What does the name Callum mean?

Callum means "dove". It is a Scottish Gaelic name. From the Latin 'columba' (dove), carried into Gaelic through early Christian naming.

Where does the name Callum come from?

Callum originates from Scottish Gaelic. From the Latin 'columba' (dove), carried into Gaelic through early Christian naming.

Boy Name

KAL-um · 2 syllables · Scottish Gaelic

“Dove”

From the Latin 'columba' (dove), carried into Gaelic through early Christian naming.

Numerology

Ambition and material achievement. Eights are read as goal-oriented and authoritative, comfortable with responsibility and long-term reach.

Related names

“Fair, white” — Girl name

“Brown warrior, dark-haired chief” — Boy name

“Devotee of saint columba” — Boy name

Quick answers

Callum means “dove.” It carries Scottish Gaelic roots. From the Latin 'columba' (dove), carried into Gaelic through early Christian naming.

Callum is pronounced KAL-um, with 2 syllables.

Callum is most commonly used as a boy name in its Scottish Gaelic naming tradition, though usage can vary by region and generation.