Becket vs Callaghan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becket

Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,457 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Becket Rank #3,384

Callaghan Rank #3,457

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3457 for Callaghan.

Is Becket or Callaghan more popular?

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Callaghan at #3457 in the United States.

What do Becket and Callaghan mean?

Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin). Callaghan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Becket and Callaghan boy or girl names?

Becket is primarily a boy name. Callaghan is primarily a boy name.