Calhoun vs James

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
Nicknames
Cal, Cale

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calhoun Rank #6,030
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calhoun ___

  • Calhoun James
  • Calhoun Lee
  • Calhoun Ray
  • Calhoun Thomas
  • Calhoun Scott
  • Calhoun Wayne

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Calhoun

Sutton Grady Emerson Sullivan Harlow

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and James mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calhoun and James boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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