Kallum name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Celtic, Old Irish and Gaelic
Usage: English and Scottish
Meaning: Columba's Servant, A Dove, Pledge, Hostage and Luminous, Students of St and The Element Mael Meaning Disciple Prince Chief
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What does Kallum mean?

Recent and Isolated Kallum especially is used in English and Scottish aimed at baby boys is originated from Celtic. Kallum is variant form of sacred, ceaseless and frequently used Malcolm. Malcolm is resulted from Malo.

Malcolm is form of The Scottish Name Maol-Columb in English language. Malcolm's meaning is Saint Columb's Disciple, Students of St and Hostage and Luminous is originated from Celtic, Gaelic and Old Irish.

Variants of Kallum

Malcolm, Calum, Calem, Columba

How popular is the name Kallum?

Kallum was a common name in England and Wales. Over 1751 babies have been named Kallum since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 1998,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years.

In United States, Kallum is a unique name where it has been in use since 2007 and has secured the place in top 4000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 3966th when 26 boys were named Kallum.

Over 165 people have been named Kallum in United States.

Kallum is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, in use since 1997, peaked in 2004 when it ranked 244th. Also, Kallum is a familiar name in England.

According to our estimate, over 2000 babies have been named Kallum globally, concentrated mainly in Europe.

YearRankBirths
2023200775
2022210070
2021218064
2020223061
2019241455
2018398826
2017410125
2016577715
2015488519
2014506118
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Kallum

You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. Working harder than required is what you are known for. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. You are enthusiastic, always do something productive, however, you lack creativity. In order to refuel your soul with creativity, travel, or do something unusual for you. You can't stand in one place for a long time because it bores you. You are influential and use your influence to do great things.

If you like Kallum, you would love these names

  •  Ennis - Durable and Famous Ennis is used in Irish is rooted from Celtic and in general is aimed at both genders, Ennis means "Island or The One"
  •  Joyce - Mainstream Hot and Unfading unisex name Joyce means "Deity, Joyce or Rejoicing" and came from Celtic, Breton and German is used specifically in Norwegian and Finnish
  •  Caryk means Rock aimed at boys has its origin in Celtic. Caryk is derivative of Carrick.
  •  Adin - Adin's meaning is Beautiful, Adorned or Pleasure Giver used for both sexes which originated from Celtic, Arabic and Hebrew is used chiefly in Hebrew, Swedish and Danish
  •  Erina - Curious girl name Erina is used particulary in Arabic, English and Tamil, Erina means "Beautiful Lady, From Ireland or The Irish Woman" is of Celtic and Old Irish origin

Famous people named Kallum

  • Kallum Higginbotham, English footballer

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An PhrĂ­omh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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