Anthony vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"derived from Calvus, bald"

Origin: French from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#140
Total SSA Count
2,568
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Calvin Rank #140

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #140 for Calvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Calvin ___

  • Calvin James
  • Calvin Lee
  • Calvin Edward
  • Calvin Thomas
  • Calvin William
  • Calvin John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Calvin more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Calvin mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin).

Are Anthony and Calvin boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.

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