Calhoun vs Mattox

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

Mattox

Boy #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,848
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Calhoun Rank #6,030
Mattox Rank #5,848

Mattox is more popular, ranked #5848 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun or Mattox more popular?

Mattox is more popular, ranked #5848 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Mattox mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Calhoun and Mattox boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Mattox is primarily a boy name.

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