Calvin vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Calvin Rank #140

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Calvin or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Samuel mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calvin and Samuel boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.