Kalvin vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kalvin Rank #1,785
Dan Rank #1,931

Kalvin is more popular, ranked #1785 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalvin or Dan more popular?

Kalvin is more popular, ranked #1785 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Kalvin and Dan mean?

Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kalvin and Dan boy or girl names?

Kalvin is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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