Kalvin vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalvin

Boy #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Kalvin Rank #1,785

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1785 for Kalvin.

Is Kalvin or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Kalvin at #1785 in the United States.

What do Kalvin and Malcom mean?

Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kalvin and Malcom boy or girl names?

Kalvin is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.