Kalvin vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalvin

Boy #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Kalvin Rank #1,785

Fred Rank #1,686

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

Is Kalvin or Fred more popular?

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

What do Kalvin and Fred mean?

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

Are Kalvin and Fred boy or girl names?

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