Caledon

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Caledon Pronunciation

Caledon is pronounced KAL-uh-don /ˈkæl.ə.dɒn/High

Meaning: From Caledonia — the Roman name for Scotland (and a place name) — of uncertain Celtic origin, possibly 'hard; rocky'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Caledonia; of Scotland: Caledon is a place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin, Celtic

MeaningFrom Caledonia — the Roman name for Scotland (and a place name) — of uncertain Celtic origin, possibly 'hard; rocky'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6500 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Caledon comes from Caledonia — the Roman name for Scotland, also a place name in Canada and elsewhere — of uncertain Celtic origin, possibly 'hard; rocky' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAL-uh-don'; nickname Cal).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-Scotland at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Caledonia was the Roman name for Scotland — Caledon is a crisp, modern place-name drawn from it (of uncertain Celtic origin, possibly 'hard; rocky'; the routes are layered; said 'KAL-uh-don').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Caledonia — place-name; routes layered

Variations

CaledoniaCaledan

Nicknames

Cal

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Latin Place-name Celtic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Caledon?

Caledon is pronounced KAL-uh-don (/ˈkæl.ə.dɒn/). Press play above to hear Caledon said aloud.

How do you say Caledon?

Caledon is said KAL-uh-don (/ˈkæl.ə.dɒn/). Press play above to hear Caledon said aloud.

What does the name Caledon mean?

Caledon is from Caledonia (the Roman name for Scotland), of uncertain Celtic origin; the routes are layered.

Is Caledon a boy or girl name?

Caledon is a boy's name.

How popular is Caledon?

Caledon is a very rare name in the U.S.