Calhoun vs Kemp

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 #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Calhoun Rank #6,030

Kemp Rank #5,951

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Calhoun or Kemp more popular?

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Kemp mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin).

Are Calhoun and Kemp boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Kemp is primarily a boy name.