Calvin vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Calvin Rank #140

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Calvin or Akeelah more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Akeelah mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Calvin and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.