Callahan
KAL-uh-han
Popularity
#2233
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Irish
Total Births
5,345
Peak Year
#991 in 2024
First Recorded
1983
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An Irish surname meaning 'bright head' or 'bright-headed'.
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