Calvin vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Calvin Rank #140

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Calvin or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Nicholas mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Calvin and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.