Calhoun vs Zed

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 #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Calhoun Rank #6,030

Zed Rank #6,081

Calhoun is more popular, ranked #6030 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Calhoun or Zed more popular?

Calhoun is more popular, ranked #6030 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Zed mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Calhoun and Zed boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.