Clifton vs Calhoun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #6,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the narrow forest"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun

American Irish Scottish English

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Calhoun Rank #6,030

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Clifton or Calhoun more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Calhoun mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin).

Are Clifton and Calhoun boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Calhoun is primarily a boy name.