Callahan vs Chase

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callahan

Boy #364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#364
Total SSA Count
907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cally, Han

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Chase

Boy #173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hunter"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#173
Total SSA Count
2,148
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cha, Chy, Chie

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Popularity Comparison

Callahan Rank #364
Chase Rank #173

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 vs #364 for Callahan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Callahan ___

  • Callahan James
  • Callahan Patrick
  • Callahan Thomas
  • Callahan Joseph
  • Callahan Sean
  • Callahan Michael

Chase ___

  • Chase Anthony
  • Chase Michael
  • Chase Alexander
  • Chase William
  • Chase Thomas
  • Chase Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Callahan

Brennan Delaney Riordan Aoife Fiona

If you choose Chase

Logan Blake Morgan Taylor Drew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callahan or Chase more popular?

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Callahan at #364 in the United States.

What do Callahan and Chase mean?

Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin).

Are Callahan and Chase boy or girl names?

Callahan is primarily a boy name. Chase is primarily a boy name.

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