Callahan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callahan

Boy #364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Callahan Rank #364

Jay Rank #397

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Callahan or Jay more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Callahan and Jay mean?

Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Callahan and Jay boy or girl names?

Callahan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.