Calvin vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Calvin Rank #140

Colin Rank #335

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Calvin or Colin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Colin mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Calvin and Colin boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.