Boy name guide

Calvin name meaning, origin and style

Calvin is a French form of Calvinus name commonly associated with bald; hairless.

Origin

French form of Calvinus

Meaning

bald; hairless

Say it

KAL-vin

Choosing Calvin

A neat, intellectual-leaning classic with a concise and recognisable shape.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.