Calvin vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Calvin Rank #140

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Calvin or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and John mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calvin and John boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.