Calihan vs Shaw

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

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Popularity Comparison

Calihan Rank #4,248
Shaw Rank #4,307

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #4307 for Shaw.

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

Shaw ___

  • Shaw James
  • Shaw William
  • Shaw Alexander
  • Shaw Reid
  • Shaw Cole
  • Shaw Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

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Declan Finnegan Siobhan Aoife Riordan

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Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calihan or Shaw more popular?

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Calihan and Shaw mean?

Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Calihan and Shaw boy or girl names?

Calihan is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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