Calum Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Calum Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Calum Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Calum means “Dove. Can also be a variant of Malcolm: 'Servant/disciple of Saint 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.

Calum Name Origin

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

Is Calum a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Calum

When considering Calum 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.