Boy name
Calvin name meaning
“bald-headed”
Calvin is a masculine name meaning “bald-headed.” It comes from the French surname Calvin, which is related to the Latin form Calvinus and the word calvus, meaning “bald.” Originally a family name, Calvin later came into use as a given name as well.
What does Calvin mean?
Bald-headed
In Indonesian: berkepala botak
Origin and cultural usage of Calvin
From the French surname Calvin, related to Latin Calvinus and calvus, 'bald'. It later became a given name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Calvin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Calvin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Calvin: bald-headed
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Manuel: God is with us
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Meaning of each word
- Calvin: bald-headed
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Simson: associated with the sun
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Calvin Linus
Meaning of each word
- Calvin: bald-headed
- Linus: flax plant or linen fibre
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Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Calvin: bald-headed
- Mark: associated with the god Mars
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Calvin Yustinus
Meaning of each word
- Calvin: bald-headed
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
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Meaning of each word
- Calvin: bald-headed
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Justin: just, upright
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How to pronounce Calvin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦭ꧀ꦮ꦳ꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮜ᮪ᮗᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Calvin a boy’s name?
Yes, Calvin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Calvin ranks #1,443 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Calvin
- Calvin Verdonk · b. 1997
- Calvin Jeremy · b. 1991
- Calvin A. Maniamboi · b. 1991
- Calvin Chandra Irawan · b. 2008
- Calvin Ersan Latumahina · b. 2001
- Calvin Kennedy Chendrawinata
- Calvin Kristanto · b. 1998
- Calvin Lambe · b. 1956
- Calvin Moniaga
- Calvin Ryan Mamonto
- Calvin Valentino Sifen Tan · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Calvin
What is the meaning of Calvin?
Calvin means bald-headed. From the French surname Calvin, related to Latin Calvinus and calvus, 'bald'. It later became a given name.
Is Calvin a boy’s name?
Yes, Calvin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Calvin?
Calvin is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Calvin have?
Calvin has 2 syllables (Cal-vin) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Calvin?
Calvin ranks #1,443 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Calvin?
Some ideas: Calvin Yosia Manuel; Calvin Ruben Simson; Calvin Linus.
Famous people named Calvin?
Notable people named Calvin include Calvin Verdonk, Calvin Jeremy, Calvin A. Maniamboi.
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