Callahan vs Gunner

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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Gunner

Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gun

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callahan Rank #364
Gunner Rank #520

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #520 for Gunner.

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

Gunner ___

  • Gunner Lee
  • Gunner James
  • Gunner Wade
  • Gunner Dean
  • Gunner Cole
  • Gunner Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Callahan

Brennan Delaney Riordan Aoife Fiona

If you choose Gunner

Hunter Wyatt Maverick Brynn Stella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callahan or Gunner more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Callahan and Gunner mean?

Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Callahan and Gunner boy or girl names?

Callahan is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.

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