Dove; bald; or from the ridge
Kalum is a modern variant of Callum, which derives from the Latin 'Columba' meaning dove. It may also be linked to the Scottish Gaelic 'calum' or the Welsh 'calum' referring to a ridge or peak. The name carries associations with peace through its avian symbolism.
Less common today
Kalum isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,569 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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