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Calhoun vs Cris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calhoun

Boy #6,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the narrow forest"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,030
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Calhoun Rank #6,030
Cris Rank #6,048

Calhoun is more popular, ranked #6030 vs #6048 for Cris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun or Cris more popular?

Calhoun is more popular, ranked #6030 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Cris mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Calhoun and Cris boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.

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