Gideon vs Calhoun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the narrow forest"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun

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Gideon Rank #332

Calhoun Rank #6,030

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Gideon or Calhoun more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Calhoun mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin).

Are Gideon and Calhoun boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Calhoun is primarily a boy name.