Edson vs Kalvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,835
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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Kalvin

Boy #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,785
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kal, Cal, Vinnie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Kalvin Rank #1,785

Kalvin is more popular, ranked #1785 vs #1835 for Edson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edson ___

  • Edson James
  • Edson Lee
  • Edson Michael
  • Edson Xavier
  • Edson Cole
  • Edson Paul

Kalvin ___

  • Kalvin James
  • Kalvin Thomas
  • Kalvin John
  • Kalvin Andrew
  • Kalvin Michael
  • Kalvin Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

If you choose Kalvin

Harvey Clyde Hazel Maude Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Kalvin more popular?

Kalvin is more popular, ranked #1785 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Kalvin mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin).

Are Edson and Kalvin boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Kalvin is primarily a boy name.

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