Brigham vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brigham

Boy #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Brigham Rank #2,191

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Brigham or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Brigham and Calder mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Brigham and Calder boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.