Calhoun vs Clifton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calhoun

Boy #6,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the narrow forest"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun

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Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Calhoun Rank #6,030

Clifton Rank #1,756

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Calhoun or Clifton more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Clifton mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Calhoun and Clifton boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Clifton is primarily a boy name.