Boy
Latin / French
2 syllables
Calvin
KAL-vin
/ˈkæl.vɪn/
"The bald one" — a Latin surname that became a name of presidents, theologians, and style icons
Calvin derives from the French surname Cauvin or Chauvin, from the Latin calvinus meaning bald. It was adopted as a given name in honor of John Calvin, the influential 16th-century French Protestant reformer. In America, Calvin Coolidge served as the 30th president, and the name has been made fashion-cool by Calvin Klein. The cartoon Calvin and Hobbes also gave it a precocious, imaginative association.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesCal · vin
GenderBoy
OriginLatin / French
Root WordCalvinus (calvus)
MeaningBald, hairless
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1928
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayN/A
Nicknames
CalVinVinnie
About the Name Calvin
Calvin means bald or hairless, from the Latin calvinus. The meaning is secondary to its association with the great reformer.
Calvin comes from the French surname Cauvin, later Latinized as Calvinus, and was adopted as a given name in honor of John Calvin.
Calvin has been experiencing a revival and is in the US top 200, part of the vintage intellectual name trend.
Calvin James, Calvin Lee, and Calvin Grey are strong combinations that honor the name's quiet dignity.
Calvin suggests intellectual curiosity, principled thinking, and a dry wit — from the reformer to the comic strip character.
The standard spelling is Calvin. The variant Kalvin is occasionally used. Calvin is by far the most common form.
Personality of Calvin
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Calvin
Creativity
80%
Elegance
72%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
86%
Strength
74%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Calvin
J
John Calvin
French Protestant reformer whose theology shaped Calvinist Christianity
C
Calvin Coolidge
30th President of the United States, known for his quiet demeanor
C
Calvin Klein
American fashion designer and founder of the Calvin Klein brand
Middle Names for Calvin
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Calvin
Calvin James
Calvin Lee
Calvin Thomas
Calvin Michael
Calvin Scott
Calvin Edward
Calvin Warren
Calvin Reed
Calvin Grey
Calvin Wilder
Names Similar to Calvin
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History of Calvin
1509
John Calvin born in Noyon, France, later becoming the foremost Protestant reformer
1872
Calvin Coolidge born in Vermont, later becoming US president
1928
Calvin peaks in US baby name popularity
1985
Calvin and Hobbes comic strip debuts, giving Calvin a beloved imaginative persona
Numerology & Symbolism of Calvin
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gray
💎
Lucky Stone
Hematite
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lavender
Calvin Around the World
How Calvin is written in different languages and scripts
كالفن
Arabic
カルヴィン
Japanese
Кальвин
Russian
칼빈
Korean
卡尔文
Chinese
Κάλβιν
Greek
कैल्विन
Hindi
קלווין
Hebrew
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