Calin vs Toma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calin

Boy #5,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Romanian Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,268
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Toma

Boy #5,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Romanian Japanese Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,363
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Calin Rank #5,268
Toma Rank #5,363

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 vs #5363 for Toma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calin ___

  • Calin James
  • Calin Patrick
  • Calin Thomas
  • Calin Finn
  • Calin Ross
  • Calin Brendan

Toma ___

  • Toma Luca
  • Toma Marco
  • Toma Ivan
  • Toma Stefan
  • Toma Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calin

Fiona Maeve Declan Ronan Aoife

If you choose Toma

Mila Lena Ivan Petra Niko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calin or Toma more popular?

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 compared to Toma at #5363 in the United States.

What do Calin and Toma mean?

Calin means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Toma means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Calin and Toma boy or girl names?

Calin is primarily a boy name. Toma is primarily a boy name.

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