What origin is the name Calhoun?

Calhoun comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Calhoun a popular name?

Calhoun is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Calhoun?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Calhoun — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Calhoun

Q: Is Calhoun a rare name?

Yes. Calhoun does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Calhoun

Calhoun

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Calhoun is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish name means from the narrow forest and is also associated with a warrior. It began as a surname before becoming a given name.".

Parents who choose Calhoun pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "This Irish name means from the narrow forest and is also associated with a warrior. It began as a surname before becoming a given name.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish name means from the narrow forest and is also associated with a warrior. It began as a surname before becoming a given name.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Calhoun

Very rare in US records

What does Calhoun mean?

Calhoun is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name means from the narrow forest and is also associated with a warrior. It began as a surname before becoming a given name.".

Is Calhoun a rare name?

Yes. Calhoun does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Calhoun

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Calhoun means "This Irish name means from the narrow forest and is also associated with a warrior. It began as a surname before becoming a given name." — these names share that spirit.