Brad vs Calihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,135
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Rayner Jamier Lucious Kemper

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Calihan

Boy #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of churches, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic ceallach (church)

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,248
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Brad Rank #4,135

Calihan Rank #4,248

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4248 for Calihan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Calihan more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Calihan at #4248 in the United States.

What do Brad and Calihan mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin).

Are Brad and Calihan boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Calihan is primarily a boy name.

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