Calvin
KAL-vin
Popularity
#15679
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
219,556
Peak Year
#4,941 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Calvin is derived from the French surname "Chauvin", meaning "bald".
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Calvin Coolidge
30th President of the United States
Calvin Klein
American fashion designer and businessman
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