Calahan vs Kiyon

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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Kiyon

Boy #6,116 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean, blessed"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Asian-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,116
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiy

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Popularity Comparison

Calahan Rank #6,281
Kiyon Rank #6,116

Kiyon is more popular, ranked #6116 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

Kiyon ___

  • Kiyon James
  • Kiyon Lee
  • Kiyon Tae
  • Kiyon Jun
  • Kiyon Ren
  • Kiyon Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kiyon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calahan or Kiyon more popular?

Kiyon is more popular, ranked #6116 compared to Calahan at #6281 in the United States.

What do Calahan and Kiyon mean?

Calahan means "lover of churches, church devotee" (Old Irish ceallach origin). Kiyon means "pure, clean, blessed" (Japanese origin).

Are Calahan and Kiyon boy or girl names?

Calahan is primarily a boy name. Kiyon is primarily a boy name.

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