| Meaning | dove |
| Origin | English, Gaelic, Irish, Scottish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Kal-lum |
Kallum modernizes a classic with style, offering parents the best of tradition and contemporary flair through its distinctive spelling. The doubled consonant creates visual impact that sets this name apart on paper while maintaining the familiar, friendly sound parents love. Kallum projects approachability and strength simultaneously—it's a name you'd trust on a friend, a teammate, a leader. The hard "K" opening gives it punch and presence, ensuring it stands out in roll calls and introductions without seeming contrived. This spelling variation appeals to parents who want something recognizable yet unique, avoiding the sea of identical names while steering clear of overly creative territory. Kallum ages remarkably well, equally appropriate for a toddler learning to write his name and a professional signing important documents. The name offers nickname flexibility while being perfectly functional on its own. It works across diverse cultural contexts, requiring no translation or complex explanation. Kallum suggests someone confident in his identity, someone who honors tradition while forging his own path. For parents wanting a name that balances familiarity with individuality, Kallum hits the mark precisely.
| Kal |
| Lum |
| Kalli |
| Kam |
| Kay |
| Kallum Higginbotham | Scottish footballer |
| Kallum Watkins | English rugby league player |
| Kallum Latham | Australian rugby player |
| Kallum Keane | English professional footballer |
| Kallum Hill | Scottish cricketer |
| Kallum Smith | English boxer |
| Kallum Harker | English footballer |
| Kallum Haigh | British actor |
| Kallum Mantack | English footballer |
| Kallum Gaval | Scottish footballer |
| Kallum Griffiths | English footballer |
| Kallum Ennis | English cricketer |
| Kallum Brain | Australian rules footballer |
| Kallum Mannes | Australian rugby player |
| Kallum Lock | English cricketer |
| Kallum Richardson | English footballer |
| Kallum Hicks | British musician |
| Kallum Watene | New Zealand rugby league player |
| Kallum Aish | Australian rules footballer |
| Kallum Wilson | English footballer |
| Kallum Brocklehurst | character in the book "The Jewel" by Amy Ewing |
| Kallum Cartwright | character in the video game "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare" |
| Kallum Winters | character in the TV show "Waterloo Road" |
| Kallum Fisher | character in the TV show "Casualty" |
| Kallum Spicer | character in the book "Black Hearts" by Karina Halle |
| Kallum Blake | character in the TV show "River City" |
| Kallum Downton | character in the book "The Sweetest Thing" by Judith McNaught |
| Kallum Corbett | character in the TV show "Emmerdale" |
| Kallum Donovan | character in the book "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan |
| Kallum Knight | character in the TV show "Doctors" |
| Kallum Hanson | character in the book "A Matter of Time" by Mary Calmes |
| Kallum O'Shea | character in the TV show "Hollyoaks" |
| Kallum Shanks | character in the TV show "Still Game" |
| Kallum Griffiths | character in the book "Spookygirl" by Jill Baguchinsky |
| Kallum Zane | character in the TV show "The Only Way Is Essex" |
| Kallum Dancer | character in the book "Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Jones |
| Kallum Smart | character in the TV show "Mount Pleasant" |
| Kallum Green | character in the book "Not That Kind of Girl" by Siobhan Vivian |
| Kallum Mooney | character in the TV show "Waterloo Road" |
| Kallum Hawkins | character in the book "Trickster's Queen" by Tamora Pierce |