John vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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John Rank #21

Calvin Rank #140

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is John or Calvin more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do John and Calvin mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are John and Calvin boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.