Calhoun Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Calhoun Name at a Glance

Name	Calhoun
Meaning	From the narrow forest. Surname.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Calhoun Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Calhoun means “From the narrow forest. Surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Calhoun Name Origin

Our database records Calhoun under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Calhoun a Boy or Girl Name?

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Choosing the Name Calhoun

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