Callum Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Callum Name at a Glance

Name	Callum
Meaning	Dove. Can also be a variant of Malcolm: 'Servant/disciple of Columba'.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Callum Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Callum means “Dove. Can also be a variant of Malcolm: 'Servant/disciple of Columba”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Callum Name Origin

Our database records Callum under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Callum a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Callum is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Callum

When considering Callum for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.