Calvin vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8
Total SSA Count
11,171
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calvin Rank #140
Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #140 for Calvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calvin ___

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

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Elijah mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calvin and Elijah boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.

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