Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Derived from Latin, meaning "dove" or Scottish
Pronunciation: KAH-luhm, /ˈkæləm/, K AE L AH M
Popularity Rank: #11,299
Derived from the Latin name Columba, meaning "dove". It is also a Scottish form of the name Malcolm, meaning "disciple of Saint Columba".
The name Calum is of Scottish origin and means Derived from Latin, meaning "dove" or Scottish, meaning "disciple of Saint Columba"., Dove. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Calum is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, and 48 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAH-luhm
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 Calum is recorded 4,341 times globally, ranking it as the 11,299th most common name worldwide.
Calum is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 3,810 occurrences, making it the 450th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Calum is found among 1 in every 144 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #450 | 1 : 144 |
| Ireland | #946 | 1 : 588 |
| United States of America | #17,626 | 1 : 19,043 |
| Canada | #4,313 | 1 : 4,028 |
| South Africa | #25,516 | 1 : 71,057 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Calum from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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