Calihan vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calihan

Boy #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic ceallach (church)

Irish American

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Calihan Rank #4,248

Shaw Rank #4,307

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Calihan or Shaw more popular?

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Calihan and Shaw mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Calihan and Shaw boy or girl names?

Calihan is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.