Shaw vs Calihan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic ceallach (church)

Irish American

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Calihan Rank #4,248

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Shaw or Calihan more popular?

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Calihan mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin).

Are Shaw and Calihan boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Calihan is primarily a boy name.