Calhoun vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Calhoun Rank #6,030

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Calhoun or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Richard mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Calhoun and Richard boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.