Calhoun
Meaning
"from the narrow forest"
Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,030
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cal, Cale
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the narrow forest"
Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun
"man from South Munster (Ireland)"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Calhoun is more popular, ranked #6030 vs #6159 for Demond.
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Calhoun is more popular, ranked #6030 compared to Demond at #6159 in the United States.
Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Demond means "man from South Munster (Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Demond is primarily a boy name.