Alexis vs Callahan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callahan

Boy #364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#364
Total SSA Count
907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cally, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Callahan Rank #364

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #485 for Alexis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

Callahan ___

  • Callahan James
  • Callahan Patrick
  • Callahan Thomas
  • Callahan Joseph
  • Callahan Sean
  • Callahan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Callahan

Brennan Delaney Riordan Aoife Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Callahan more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Callahan mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alexis and Callahan boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Callahan is primarily a boy name.

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