Calihan vs Chief

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

Playground Safety Score

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Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American African American Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,156
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calihan Rank #4,248
Chief Rank #4,156

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4248 for Calihan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calihan or Chief more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Calihan at #4248 in the United States.

What do Calihan and Chief mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Calihan and Chief boy or girl names?

Calihan is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.

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