Calihan vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jamier Harden Kayleb Brixx

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Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,288
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Ezekiah Tremaine Corwin Zeal

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Popularity Comparison

Calihan Rank #4,248

Cavan Rank #4,288

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calihan or Cavan more popular?

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Calihan and Cavan mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Calihan and Cavan boy or girl names?

Calihan is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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