Callum: name meaning and origin

Callum

dove

Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables

Callum is a Scottish name meaning "dove". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Cal, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Sibling names for Callum

  • Callum & Axel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Callum & Barnaby Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Callum & Frederick Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Callum & Jonah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Callum & Noah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Callum & Oliver Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Callum & Paloma Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Callum & Selah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Callum

What does the name Callum mean?

Callum is a Scottish name meaning "dove".

How many syllables are in Callum?

Callum has 2 syllables (Cal-lum), with the stress usually on "Cal".

Is Callum a boy's or girl's name?

Callum is traditionally a boy's name.