Calihan vs Liam

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calihan Rank #4,248
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calihan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Calihan at #4248 in the United States.

What do Calihan and Liam mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Calihan and Liam boy or girl names?

Calihan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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