Calvin

The masculine first name Calvin has its origin in the old French surname Cauvin, which is derived from the Latin Calvinus. The meaning of the name comes from the French terms chauve and the Latin calvus, both of which mean 'bald.'

What does the name Calvin mean?

Calvin, a masculine first name, comes from the French surname Cauvin and the Latin Calvinus. The name means 'the bald one' or 'the little bald one.' It was first used as a first name in the 19th century, originally in honor of the French theologian Jean Cauvin, better known as John Calvin. Today, Calvin is widely used, especially in English-speaking countries. Variants of the name include Calvino, Celvin, and Kalvin. A prominent bearer of the name is the American fashion designer Calvin Klein.

Where does the name Calvin come from?

The first name Calvin has French and Latin roots and means 'the bald one' or 'the little bald one.' The etymology consists of the Latin calvus, meaning 'bald,' and the French chauve, which also means 'bald.' The name is used in American, English, and French languages.

How do you pronounce Calvin?

The pronunciation of Calvin is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Cal-vin' [ˈkælvin] or [ˈkalvɪn]. The name begins with an open A sound, giving it a certain breadth. The voiced V adds momentum to the second syllable, while the N gently rounds off the sound. Calvin has a modern and confident sound that is clear and concise.

Popularity

In Germany, Calvin is among the most common first names. The name currently ranks 2,308th on the list of the most popular male baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2009 with position 335. In the last ten years, Calvin has been chosen as a first name about 220 times, placing it at 1,488th during that period. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,175th.

Nicknames & pet names

Caca / Cal / Cale / Calichen / Calle / Calli / Cally / Calv / Calvasch / Calvi / Calvine / Calvinjo / Calvino / Calvy / Cav / Civi / Vini / Vinnie

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Famous people

• Calvin (comic character from Calvin and Hobbes)
• Calvin Abueva (Filipino basketball player)
• Calvin Armstrong (footballer from the USA)
• Calvin Broadus (rapper from America)
• Calvin Bruton (Australian basketball player)
• Calvin C. Hernton (writer from the USA)
• Calvin Chen (Taiwanese singer and actor)
• Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (real name of musician Snoop Dogg)
• Calvin Dean (English actor)
• Calvin Fish (racing driver from England)
• Calvin Hard (German singer)
• Calvin Harris (DJ and producer from Scotland)
• Calvin Hemery (French tennis player)
• Calvin Jefford (football player from the Cayman Islands)
• Calvin Jones (musician from America)
• Calvin Klein (fashion designer)
• Calvin Levels (American actor)
• Calvin Marlin (football player from South Africa)
• Calvin Massey (American musician)
• Calvin Moore (American mathematician)