Calhoun vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Calhoun Rank #6,030

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Calhoun or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Malcolm mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin).

Are Calhoun and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.