Kalman vs Severin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalman

Boy #6,035 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful name"

Origin: Greek via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hungarian Slavic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,035
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kal, Kali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kalman Rank #6,035
Severin Rank #6,049

Kalman is more popular, ranked #6035 vs #6049 for Severin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kalman ___

  • Kalman James
  • Kalman David
  • Kalman Aaron
  • Kalman Joseph
  • Kalman Ben
  • Kalman Isaac

Severin ___

  • Severin James
  • Severin Thomas
  • Severin Hugh
  • Severin Cole
  • Severin Reed
  • Severin Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kalman

Ezra Solomon Miriam Naomi Levi

If you choose Severin

Casimir Leander Aurelia Isolde Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalman or Severin more popular?

Kalman is more popular, ranked #6035 compared to Severin at #6049 in the United States.

What do Kalman and Severin mean?

Kalman means "beautiful name" (Greek via Hebrew origin). Severin means "stern, serious" (Latin origin).

Are Kalman and Severin boy or girl names?

Kalman is primarily a boy name. Severin is primarily a boy name.

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