Calhoun vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calhoun

Boy #6,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the narrow forest"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun

American Irish Scottish English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Calhoun Rank #6,030

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Calhoun or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Gideon mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calhoun and Gideon boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.