Calvin vs Mathias

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

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Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tias

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calvin Rank #140
Mathias Rank #338

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #338 for Mathias.

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

Mathias ___

  • Mathias Leon
  • Mathias Erik
  • Mathias Johan
  • Mathias Axel
  • Mathias Soren
  • Mathias Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Mathias more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Mathias mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calvin and Mathias boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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