Calvin vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Calvin Rank #140

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Calvin or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Matthew mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Calvin and Matthew boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.