Calvin vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Calvin Rank #140

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Calvin or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Charles mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Calvin and Charles boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.