Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Callum means 'dove' and symbolizes peace, love
Pronunciation: KAH-lum, /ˈkæləm/, K AE L AH M
Popularity Rank: #3,145
Derived from the Old Irish name 'Colm' meaning 'dove'. It is also related to the Latin name 'Columba'.
The name Callum is of Scottish origin and means Callum means 'dove' and symbolizes peace, love, and harmony. It is a traditional Scottish name that is popular in English-speaking countries., Dove, Similar to Malcolm, Servant or Disciple of Columba, Bald Dove. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Callum is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, and 53 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAH-lum
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkæləm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE L AH M
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Callum is recorded 20,208 times globally, ranking it as the 3,145th most common name worldwide.
Callum is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 18,910 occurrences, making it the 123th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Callum is found among 1 in every 29 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #123 | 1 : 29 |
| Ireland | #520 | 1 : 224 |
| United States of America | #10,231 | 1 : 9,137 |
| Canada | #2,501 | 1 : 1,946 |
| South Africa | #7,600 | 1 : 14,475 |
| France | #17,631 | 1 : 27,744 |
| Spain | #10,886 | 1 : 16,954 |
| Netherlands | #10,681 | 1 : 13,083 |
| United Arab Emirates | #19,610 | 1 : 36,857 |
| Hong Kong | #8,986 | 1 : 16,317 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Callum from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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