Frederick vs Callahan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Callahan Rank #364

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Callahan more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Callahan mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Frederick and Callahan boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Callahan is primarily a boy name.