Calihan vs Emerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calihan

Boy #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of churches, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic ceallach (church)

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,248
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cali

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Emerald

Girl #707 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright green gemstone"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#707
Total SSA Count
396
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emmy, Em, Rald

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Popularity Comparison

Calihan Rank #4,248
Emerald Rank #707

Emerald is more popular, ranked #707 vs #4248 for Calihan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calihan ___

  • Calihan James
  • Calihan Patrick
  • Calihan Michael
  • Calihan Brendan
  • Calihan Sean
  • Calihan Thomas

Emerald ___

  • Emerald Rose
  • Emerald Grace
  • Emerald Jane
  • Emerald Claire
  • Emerald Faye
  • Emerald Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emerald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calihan or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #707 compared to Calihan at #4248 in the United States.

What do Calihan and Emerald mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). Emerald means "bright green gemstone" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Calihan and Emerald boy or girl names?

Calihan is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a girl name.

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