Callahan vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callahan

Boy #364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Callahan Rank #364

Hector Rank #381

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Callahan or Hector more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Callahan and Hector mean?

Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Callahan and Hector boy or girl names?

Callahan is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.