Davidson vs Kalum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,723
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davis

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Kalum

Boy #5,914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Latin Columba

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,914
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kal, Cal

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Popularity Comparison

Davidson Rank #5,723
Kalum Rank #5,914

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 vs #5914 for Kalum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davidson ___

  • Davidson James
  • Davidson Cole
  • Davidson Reid
  • Davidson Grant
  • Davidson Lee
  • Davidson Scott

Kalum ___

  • Kalum James
  • Kalum Ross
  • Kalum Alexander
  • Kalum William
  • Kalum Fraser
  • Kalum Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davidson

Harrison Jefferson Jackson Emerson Addison

If you choose Kalum

Ewan Fergus Isla Catriona Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davidson or Kalum more popular?

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 compared to Kalum at #5914 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Kalum mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Kalum means "dove" (Scottish Gaelic/Latin Columba origin).

Are Davidson and Kalum boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Kalum is primarily a boy name.

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