Calvin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Calvin Rank #140

Gideon Rank #332

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Calvin or Gideon more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Gideon mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calvin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.