Calhoun vs Rigel

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 #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

English Arabic American

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Calhoun Rank #6,030

Rigel Rank #6,009

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Calhoun or Rigel more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Rigel mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Calhoun and Rigel boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.