Kalvin vs Levon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

All Clear

Levon

Boy #1,782 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Armenian, from Greek leon

Cultural Roots

Armenian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,782
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev, Von

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kalvin Rank #1,785
Levon Rank #1,782

Levon is more popular, ranked #1782 vs #1785 for Kalvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kalvin ___

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

Levon ___

  • Levon James
  • Levon Michael
  • Levon John
  • Levon Alexander
  • Levon David
  • Levon Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kalvin

Harvey Clyde Hazel Maude Beatrice

If you choose Levon

Arlo Caspian Soren Lydia Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalvin or Levon more popular?

Levon is more popular, ranked #1782 compared to Kalvin at #1785 in the United States.

What do Kalvin and Levon mean?

Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin). Levon means "lion" (Armenian, from Greek leon origin).

Are Kalvin and Levon boy or girl names?

Kalvin is primarily a boy name. Levon is primarily a boy name.

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