Nicholas vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Calvin Rank #140

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Nicholas or Calvin more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Calvin mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Calvin boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.