Calahan vs Colm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calahan

Boy #6,281 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of churches, church devotee"

Origin: Old Irish ceallach

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,281
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cala, Han

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calahan Rank #6,281
Colm Rank #6,276

Colm is more popular, ranked #6276 vs #6281 for Calahan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calahan ___

  • Calahan James
  • Calahan Patrick
  • Calahan Thomas
  • Calahan William
  • Calahan Joseph
  • Calahan Finn

Colm ___

  • Colm Patrick
  • Colm James
  • Colm Finn
  • Colm Brendan
  • Colm Sean
  • Colm Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Colm

Niamh Aoife Cillian Fionnuala Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calahan or Colm more popular?

Colm is more popular, ranked #6276 compared to Calahan at #6281 in the United States.

What do Calahan and Colm mean?

Calahan means "lover of churches, church devotee" (Old Irish ceallach origin). Colm means "dove" (Old Irish origin).

Are Calahan and Colm boy or girl names?

Calahan is primarily a boy name. Colm is primarily a boy name.

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