Luan vs Calihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

Cultural Roots

Albanian Vietnamese Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,566
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Luan Rank #1,566
Calihan Rank #4,248

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #4248 for Calihan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Calihan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Calihan at #4248 in the United States.

What do Luan and Calihan mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin).

Are Luan and Calihan boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Calihan is primarily a boy name.

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