Barrett vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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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

Barrett Rank #186
Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #186 for Barrett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

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 Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Calvin mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin).

Are Barrett and Calvin boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.

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