What origin is the name Calvin?

Calvin comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Calvin a popular name?

Calvin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Calvin?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Calvin — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Calvin

Q: Is Calvin a rare name?

Yes. Calvin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Calvin

Calvin

Boy

spanish

2 syllables

Calvin is a spanish boy's name meaning "Bald; bald. famous bearers: early 20th century american president coolidge; fashion designer calvin klein".

With spanish roots, Calvin is a boy name that means "Bald; bald. famous bearers: early 20th century american president coolidge; fashion designer calvin klein". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Bald; bald. famous bearers: early 20th century american president coolidge; fashion designer calvin klein

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Calvin

Very rare in US records

What does Calvin mean?

Calvin is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "Bald; bald. famous bearers: early 20th century american president coolidge; fashion designer calvin klein".