Kallum
Meaning
"dove"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,809
- Total SSA Count
- 90
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kal, Cal
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dove"
Origin: Latin
"servant, worshipper of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Kallum is more popular, ranked #1809 vs #1942 for Obed.
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Kallum is more popular, ranked #1809 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.
Kallum means "dove" (Latin origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).
Kallum is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.