Boris vs Callaghan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Callaghan Rank #3,457

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 vs #3457 for Callaghan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

Callaghan ___

  • Callaghan James
  • Callaghan Patrick
  • Callaghan Sean
  • Callaghan Brendan
  • Callaghan Michael
  • Callaghan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Callaghan

Finnegan Declan Brigid Siobhan Kieran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Callaghan more popular?

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 compared to Callaghan at #3457 in the United States.

What do Boris and Callaghan mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Callaghan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Boris and Callaghan boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Callaghan is primarily a boy name.

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