Flint vs Kalvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kalvin

Boy #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,785
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Kalvin Rank #1,785

Kalvin is more popular, ranked #1785 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Kalvin more popular?

Kalvin is more popular, ranked #1785 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Kalvin mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin).

Are Flint and Kalvin boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Kalvin is primarily a boy name.

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