Callan vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Callan Rank #242

Ari Rank #400

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Callan or Ari more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Callan and Ari mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callan and Ari boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.