Arthur vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Arthur Rank #105

Calvin Rank #140

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Arthur or Calvin more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Calvin mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Calvin boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.