Calvin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Calvin Name at a Glance

Name	Calvin
Meaning	Bald. Famous Bearers: Early 20th century American President Coolidge; fashion designer Calvin Klein.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Calvin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Calvin means “Bald. Famous Bearers: Early 20th century American President Coolidge; fashion designer Calvin Klein”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Calvin Name Origin

Our database records Calvin under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Calvin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Calvin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Calvin

When considering Calvin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.