Calahan vs Jager

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

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Jager

Boy #6,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hunter, huntsman"

Origin: Middle High German

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Austrian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,388
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jay

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calahan Rank #6,281
Jager Rank #6,388

Calahan is more popular, ranked #6281 vs #6388 for Jager.

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

Jager ___

  • Jager Rex
  • Jager Cole
  • Jager Stone
  • Jager Blake
  • Jager James
  • Jager Wolf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calahan or Jager more popular?

Calahan is more popular, ranked #6281 compared to Jager at #6388 in the United States.

What do Calahan and Jager mean?

Calahan means "lover of churches, church devotee" (Old Irish ceallach origin). Jager means "hunter, huntsman" (Middle High German origin).

Are Calahan and Jager boy or girl names?

Calahan is primarily a boy name. Jager is primarily a boy name.

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