Calvin vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Calvin Rank #140

Alex Rank #205

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Calvin or Alex more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Alex mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Calvin and Alex boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.