Calhoun vs Kiyon

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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Kiyon

Boy #6,116 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean, blessed"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Asian-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,116
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Kiy

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Popularity Comparison

Calhoun Rank #6,030
Kiyon Rank #6,116

Calhoun is more popular, ranked #6030 vs #6116 for Kiyon.

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

Kiyon ___

  • Kiyon James
  • Kiyon Lee
  • Kiyon Tae
  • Kiyon Jun
  • Kiyon Ren
  • Kiyon Cole

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Sutton Grady Emerson Sullivan Harlow

If you choose Kiyon

Kenzo Zion Jalen Soren Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun or Kiyon more popular?

Calhoun is more popular, ranked #6030 compared to Kiyon at #6116 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Kiyon mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Kiyon means "pure, clean, blessed" (Japanese origin).

Are Calhoun and Kiyon boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Kiyon is primarily a boy name.

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