Callahan Name Meaning & Origin
/KAL-uh-han/Name Origin
The surname Callahan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Ceallacháin', meaning 'descendant of Ceallachán', a personal name meaning 'bright-headed' or 'frequenting churches'. It became common among Irish families and spread to English-speaking countries through Irish emigration.
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American (Irish-American) 60% -
Canadian (Irish-Canadian) 20% -
Australian (Irish-Australian) 20%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Callahan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Callahan Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.