Calvin vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Calvin Rank #140

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Calvin or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and David mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Calvin and David boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.