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Caylum

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Pronounced KAL-um /ˈkæl.əm/High

Meaning: A spelling of Callum — from the Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit); from Saint Columba; we note the peace symbolLow

In 30 seconds: A dove: Caylum spells Callum. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAL-um'). We note the peace symbol.
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Origin LowScottish, Latin
MeaningA spelling of Callum — from the Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit); from Saint Columba; we note the peace symbol
U.S. rank (2025)#9884 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820102025

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

Caylum is a spelling of Callum — from the Latin columba, 'a dove' (a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit); from Saint Columba (we note the peace symbol). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAL-um').

In the U.S. and U.K. it appears as a spelling of the popular Callum. Rare in this spelling, a-dove at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Callum is 'a dove' in Latin (columba, a symbol of peace, from Saint Columba) — Caylum is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the peace symbol; said 'KAL-um').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Callum — Latin; Saint Columba

Variations

CallumCalumKalum

Nicknames

Cal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caylum mean?

Caylum spells Callum — Latin 'a dove' (columba, a symbol of peace, from Saint Columba). We note the peace symbol.

How do you pronounce Caylum?

It's said KAL-um /ˈkæl.əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caylum a boy or girl name?

Caylum is a boy's name.

How popular is Caylum?

Caylum is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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