Blake vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Girl #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pale, fair"

Origin: Old English (blāc)

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,457
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

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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

Blake Rank #210
Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #210 for Blake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blake ___

  • Blake Rose
  • Blake Marie
  • Blake Elizabeth
  • Blake Ann
  • Blake Olivia
  • Blake Victoria

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 Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Blake at #210 in the United States.

What do Blake and Calvin mean?

Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin). Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin).

Are Blake and Calvin boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a girl name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.

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