Calvin at a glance
- Meaning
- “bald”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- KAL-vin
- Nicknames
- Cal
Where the name Calvin comes from
Calvin comes from the French surname Cauvin, based on the Latin word calvus, “bald”. It was first used as a first name in honour of John Calvin, the 16th-century Protestant leader. It is most common in the US.
Famous people named Calvin
- Calvin Klein (fashion designer)