Callum
Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Callum
The given name 'Callum' is derived from the Gaelic word 'calleam', meaning 'dove', and is of Celtic linguistic root.
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Etymology
The given name 'Callum' is derived from the Gaelic word 'calleam', meaning 'dove', and is of Celtic linguistic root. The name 'Callum' is commonly used in Scottish and Irish cultures, and has historical connections to the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland and Ireland, particularly in the context of Scottish and Irish surnames.
Callum currently ranks #118 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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