Calvin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Calvin Rank #140

Richard Rank #232

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Calvin or Richard more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Richard mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Calvin and Richard boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.