Ciaran vs Kalvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Boy #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

English American Scottish

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Kalvin Rank #1,785

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1785 for Kalvin.

Is Ciaran or Kalvin more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Kalvin at #1785 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Kalvin mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin).

Are Ciaran and Kalvin boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Kalvin is primarily a boy name.