Ralf vs Calihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
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

Ralf Rank #32,528
Calihan Rank #4,248

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Calihan more popular?

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Calihan mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin).

Are Ralf and Calihan boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Calihan is primarily a boy name.

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