Calvin vs Timothy

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
Timothy Rank #208

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #208 for Timothy.

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

Timothy ___

  • Timothy James
  • Timothy John
  • Timothy Lee
  • Timothy Michael
  • Timothy Allen
  • Timothy Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Timothy more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Timothy mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Calvin and Timothy boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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