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Callaway

♂ Boy

Pronounced kal-LAW-ay /kæl.ˈlɔ.eɪ/Medium

Meaning: Pebbly place; locational surname from Old French caillou (pebble).Low

In 30 seconds: Callaway is an English surname-name pointing to a 'pebbly place', from the Old French caillou, 'pebble' — though its exact origin is uncertain.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Norman French
MeaningPebbly place; locational surname from Old French caillou (pebble).
U.S. rank (2024)#2167 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births67 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Callaway is a locational surname thought to mean 'pebbly place', built on the Old French caillou for a pebble or stone. The connection is not certain, and that disputed origin is worth stating plainly rather than dressing up. As a first name it is a modern, surname-style choice.

Its three syllables and flowing -way ending give it a soft, contemporary sound despite the rugged 'pebble' image behind it. No spelling variations are recorded.

Did you know? Callaway likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Callaway — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Calloway— A near-identical spelling of the same pebble-rooted surname-name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Callaway mean?

Callaway is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Callaway?

It's commonly said kal-LAW-ay /kæl.ˈlɔ.eɪ/.

Is Callaway a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Callaway is used as a boy name.

How popular is Callaway?

In 2024, Callaway ranked #2167 in the U.S. for boys, with 67 births recorded.