Calum vs Jamison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calum

Boy #907 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#907
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jamison

Boy #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#760
Total SSA Count
335
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jamie, Jami, Jay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Calum Rank #907
Jamison Rank #760

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 vs #907 for Calum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calum ___

  • Calum James
  • Calum Ross
  • Calum Stuart
  • Calum Thomas
  • Calum Angus
  • Calum Fraser

Jamison ___

  • Jamison Lee
  • Jamison Cole
  • Jamison Reid
  • Jamison Brooks
  • Jamison Blake
  • Jamison Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

If you choose Jamison

Parker Harrison Emerson Addison Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calum or Jamison more popular?

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 compared to Calum at #907 in the United States.

What do Calum and Jamison mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Calum and Jamison boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.

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