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Kaylum

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Pronounced KAY-lum /ˈkeɪ.ləm/Medium

Meaning: A phonetic spelling of Callum, the Scottish form of the Late Latin Columba, 'dove' — a name long tied to Saint Columba. Peaceful at the root.Medium

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Callum: Kaylum means 'dove' (said 'KAY-lum'). Gentle, Scottish, and modern.

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Origin MediumScottish, Latin

MeaningA phonetic spelling of Callum, the Scottish form of the Late Latin Columba, 'dove' — a name long tied to Saint Columba. Peaceful at the root.

U.S. rank (2023)#13215 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kaylum is a modern spelling of Callum, from Latin Columba, 'dove', by way of Saint Columba. It keeps the classic's gentle meaning in a current form — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAY-lum').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Callum. Rare, peaceful, and Scottish at heart.

Did you know? Kaylum simply respells Callum, the Scottish form of Columba, 'dove' — the name of Saint Columba, who carried Christianity to Scotland; a peaceful classic in a phonetic dress (said 'KAY-lum').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Kaylum — Callum spelling; Latin Columba 'dove'

Variations

CallumKalumCalum

Nicknames

KayCal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaylum mean?

Kaylum is a spelling of Callum, from Latin Columba, 'dove' — tied to Saint Columba.

How do you pronounce Kaylum?

It's said KAY-lum /ˈkeɪ.ləm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaylum a boy or girl name?

Kaylum is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaylum?

Kaylum is a rare name in the U.S.