Calvin vs Griffin

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

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Popularity Comparison

Calvin Rank #140
Griffin Rank #223

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #223 for Griffin.

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

Griffin ___

  • Griffin James
  • Griffin Cole
  • Griffin Thomas
  • Griffin Reid
  • Griffin Owen
  • Griffin Rhys

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Griffin

Declan Brody Piper Wren Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Griffin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Griffin mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Calvin and Griffin boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.

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