Calhoun vs Rigel

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calhoun Rank #6,030
Rigel Rank #6,009

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 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

Rigel ___

  • Rigel James
  • Rigel Alexander
  • Rigel William
  • Rigel Cole
  • Rigel Atlas
  • Rigel Orion

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Sutton Grady Emerson Sullivan Harlow

If you choose Rigel

Orion Atlas Cassian Lyra Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun or Rigel more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Rigel mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Calhoun and Rigel boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.

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