Callahan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callahan

Boy #364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Callahan Rank #364

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #364 for Callahan.

Is Callahan or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Callahan at #364 in the United States.

What do Callahan and Alex mean?

Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Callahan and Alex boy or girl names?

Callahan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.