Calihan vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Calihan Rank #4,248
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Calihan

Declan Finnegan Siobhan Aoife Riordan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calihan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Calihan at #4248 in the United States.

What do Calihan and James mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calihan and James boy or girl names?

Calihan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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