Ferry vs Calihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Calihan

Boy #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of churches, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic ceallach (church)

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,248
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Calihan Rank #4,248

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Calihan more popular?

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Calihan mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin).

Are Ferry and Calihan boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Calihan is primarily a boy name.

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