Calum vs Lochlan

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

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Lochlan

Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Loch, Lockie, Lachie

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Popularity Comparison

Calum Rank #907
Lochlan Rank #774

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 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

Lochlan ___

  • Lochlan James
  • Lochlan Angus
  • Lochlan Finlay
  • Lochlan Ross
  • Lochlan Alexander
  • Lochlan Ewan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

If you choose Lochlan

Hamish Callum Isla Ailsa Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calum or Lochlan more popular?

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Calum at #907 in the United States.

What do Calum and Lochlan mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Calum and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.

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