Callan vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Callan Rank #242

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and River mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Callan and River boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.