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Spade vs Calhoun

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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Popularity Comparison

Spade Rank #5,953
Calhoun Rank #6,030

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spade or Calhoun more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Spade and Calhoun mean?

Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin). Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin).

Are Spade and Calhoun boy or girl names?

Spade is primarily a boy name. Calhoun is primarily a boy name.

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