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Calloway

♂ Boy

Pronounced kal-LOW-ay /kæl.ˈlaʊ.eɪ/Medium

Meaning: English surname of Norman French locational origin, from places named Caillouet/Cailloel, meaning 'place of pebbles or stones' (Old Norman 'cail(ou)' = pebble).Low

In 30 seconds: Calloway is an English surname of Norman French origin, from places called Caillouet or Cailloel and meaning 'place of pebbles or stones'. It carries a smooth, jazzy ring as a first name.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Norman French
MeaningEnglish surname of Norman French locational origin, from places named Caillouet/Cailloel, meaning 'place of pebbles or stones' (Old Norman 'cail(ou)' = pebble).
U.S. rank (2025)#1467 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births121 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 717

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519122025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Calloway began as an English surname tracing back to Norman French place names such as Caillouet and Cailloel, built on the Old Norman word 'cail' for a pebble — hence 'place of pebbles or stones'. Like other locational surnames, it later moved into use as a given name. Its origin is firmly geographic rather than personal.

The flowing 'CAL-uh-way' gives it an easy, musical lift that suits a first name well. Its three open syllables set it apart from the harder sounds of many surname names.

Did you know? Calloway reached first-name use through a Norman French surname, from caillou 'pebble', so it carries the sense 'from the pebble or stone place' and that borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Calloway — 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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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calloway mean?

Calloway is a Norman French surname meaning 'from the pebble/stone place', from caillou 'pebble'. It is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Calloway?

It's commonly said kal-LOW-ay /kæl.ˈlaʊ.eɪ/.

Is Calloway a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Calloway?

In 2024, Calloway ranked #1849 in the U.S. for boys, with 87 births recorded.

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