Calvin Azevedo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Calvin Azevedo — French
173K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Calvin Azevedo is a name that combines French origins. The first name Calvin is a masculine given name of French origin. Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian". The surname Azevedo: Aluísio Azevedo (1837–1913), Brazilian writer Ángela de Azevedo, 17th century Spanish and Portuguese playwright Anna Gonsalves Paes de Azevedo (1612–1674), Brazilian plantation owner Belmiro de Azevedo (1938–2017), Portuguese entrepreneur and the richest person in Portugal Bento da Fonseca de Azevedo, early 18th-century Portuguese master carver Eduardo Azevedo (born 1981), Brazilian race car driver Fábio Azevedo (born 1999), Brazilian footballer Filipa Azevedo (born 1991), Portuguese singer Geraldo Azevedo (born 1945), Brazilian singer & guitarist Gerard Dominique de Azevedo Coutinho y Bernal. Calvin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 173K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Calvin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Calvin

French

Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian".

Surname: Azevedo

Spanish

Aluísio Azevedo (1837–1913), Brazilian writer Ángela de Azevedo, 17th century Spanish and Portuguese playwright Anna Gonsalves Paes de Azevedo (1612–1674), Brazilian plantation owner Belmiro de Azevedo (1938–2017), Portuguese entrepreneur and the richest person in Portugal Bento da Fonseca de Azevedo, early 18th-century Portuguese master carver Eduardo Azevedo (born 1981), Brazilian race car driver Fábio Azevedo (born 1999), Brazilian footballer Filipa Azevedo (born 1991), Portuguese singer Geraldo Azevedo (born 1945), Brazilian singer & guitarist Gerard Dominique de Azevedo Coutinho y Bernal.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Calvin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Calvin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Calvin Azevedo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Calvin Azevedo:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Calvin?
The first name Calvin originates from French. Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian".
When was Calvin most popular?
The name Calvin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Azevedo?
The surname Azevedo originates from Spanish. Aluísio Azevedo (1837–1913), Brazilian writer Ángela de Azevedo, 17th century Spanish and Portuguese playwright Anna Gonsalves Paes de Azevedo (1612–1674), Brazilian plantation owner Belmiro de Azevedo (1938–2017), Portuguese entrepreneur and the richest person in Portugal Bento da Fonseca de Azevedo, early 18th-century Portuguese master carver Eduardo Azevedo (born 1981), Brazilian race car driver Fábio Azevedo (born 1999), Brazilian footballer Filipa Azevedo (born 1991), Portuguese singer Geraldo Azevedo (born 1945), Brazilian singer & guitarist Gerard Dominique de Azevedo Coutinho y Bernal.
What are the origins of the name Calvin Azevedo?
The name Calvin Azevedo combines two different traditions: the first name Calvin has French roots, while the surname Azevedo originates from Spanish.
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