Calhoun vs Leven

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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Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

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Popularity Comparison

Calhoun Rank #6,030
Leven Rank #5,885

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 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

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Calhoun

Sutton Grady Emerson Sullivan Harlow

If you choose Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun or Leven more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Leven mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are Calhoun and Leven boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Leven is primarily a boy name.

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