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Calhoun vs Urban

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

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Urban

Boy #5,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"urbane, sophisticated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Czech Hungarian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,892
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Calhoun Rank #6,030
Urban Rank #5,892

Urban is more popular, ranked #5892 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun or Urban more popular?

Urban is more popular, ranked #5892 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Urban mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Urban means "urbane, sophisticated" (Latin origin).

Are Calhoun and Urban boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Urban is primarily a boy name.

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