Fred vs Kalvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

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Fred Rank #1,686

Kalvin Rank #1,785

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1785 for Kalvin.

Is Fred or Kalvin more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Kalvin at #1785 in the United States.

What do Fred and Kalvin mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin).

Are Fred and Kalvin boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Kalvin is primarily a boy name.