Calvin vs Thomas

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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Popularity Comparison

Calvin Rank #140
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Thomas mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Calvin and Thomas boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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