Calum vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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Popularity Comparison

Calum Rank #907
Mathew Rank #941

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 vs #941 for Mathew.

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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calum or Mathew more popular?

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Calum and Mathew mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calum and Mathew boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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