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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright (little bright one)
- Origin
- Irish (surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAL-uh-han
Callahan is a boy's name rooted in an Irish surname, and it carries a bright meaning — quite literally, "little bright one." Said KAL-uh-han, it has a steady, classic feel with a bit of a worldly, well-traveled air about it. It reads as both grounded and open to the wider world.
Meaning & Origin of Callahan
Meaning: Bright (little bright one).
Origin: Irish (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Callahan
KAL-uh-hanIPA /ˈkæləhæn/
Popularity of Callahan
SSA records for Callahan run from 1983 through 2024, and its most recent year is also its strongest yet — 907 boys were given the name in 2024, putting it at #363 nationally, the highest rank it's held in that four-decade span.
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FAQ
What does the name Callahan mean?
Bright (little bright one). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Callahan?
Callahan is pronounced KAL-uh-han (IPA: /ˈkæləhæn/).
Is Callahan a popular name right now?
Callahan is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #363 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1983–2024.)
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