Callaghan

Pronunciation: [ k-AL-uhh-an ]

Boy Name #3,457 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3457, Callaghan is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Callaghan is a boy name, recorded for 33 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AL-uhh-an.

Parents who love the name Callaghan often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,457
Total SSA Count: 33

Alternative Spellings

Callum #159 Callan #242 Callahan #364 Callen #478 Calloway #1851 Callaway #2186

Nicknames

Cal Cay Calie Callie

Also a Girl Name

Callaghan is also used as a girl name, ranked #15452.

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Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Callaghan

Is Callaghan a boy or girl name?

Callaghan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3457. As a girl name, it is ranked #15452. Callaghan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Callaghan?

Callaghan is pronounced k-AL-uhh-an.

How popular is the name Callaghan?

Callaghan is currently ranked #3457 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Callaghan?

Common nicknames for Callaghan include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Callie.

Is Callaghan a common or rare name?

Callaghan is an uncommon name, ranked #3457 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Callaghan

Callaghan is a boy name .

Is Callaghan a boy or girl name? Callaghan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,457 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,452. Callaghan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Callaghan is currently ranked #3,457 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Callaghan include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Callie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Callaghan include Callum, Callan, Callahan, Callen, Calloway . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.