Kemp vs Calhoun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kemp

Boy #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the narrow forest"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun

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Kemp Rank #5,951

Calhoun Rank #6,030

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Is Kemp or Calhoun more popular?

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Kemp and Calhoun mean?

Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin). Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin).

Are Kemp and Calhoun boy or girl names?

Kemp is primarily a boy name. Calhoun is primarily a boy name.