Calvin
c(a)-lvin,
cal-vin
US Popularity:279
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Bald, little bald one
Calvin is a boy's name of French and Latin origin ideal for those emboldened with confidence. Stemming from the French word chauve, Calvin embraces the meaning of "bald," or "little bald one," making it particularly suitable for delicate newborns. Yet Calvin possesses much more than surface-level features. A bare crown can signal a spiritual rebirth or a shedding of the old for the welcoming of the new. It's a fitting homage to the famed reformer and humanist lawyer John Calvin, known for his controversial break from the Catholic Church. So if you have a budding non-conformist on your hands or an openness to defying the status-quo, Calvin may be the right way to go.
Famous People Named Calvin
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Calvin CoolidgeUnited States President
- Calvin HarrisDJ
- Calvin JohnsonFootball Player
- Calvin KleinFashion Designer
Calvin Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Calvin is currently #488 on The Bump
Boy:Calvin is currently #289 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Calvin is currently #279 in U.S. births
Boy:Calvin is currently #152 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#152
in 2023
- 5
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Calvin April 2021
Ancestry, Calvin Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Calvin
Name Doctor, Calvin
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