Calvin Edson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Calvin Edson — French
173K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Calvin Edson 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 Edson: Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h. 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: Edson

Portuguese

Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h.

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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 Edson

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 Edson:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Edson?
The surname Edson originates from Portuguese. Edson, Kansas, an unincorporated community Edson, South Dakota, a ghost town Edson (community), Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Édson, a list of people with the Portuguese given name, often written as Edson Edson (footballer, born 1977), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1991), Brazilian footballer Edson (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer Edson Álvarez (born 1997), Mexican footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940–2022), Brazilian footballer, better known by h.
What are the origins of the name Calvin Edson?
The name Calvin Edson combines two different traditions: the first name Calvin has French roots, while the surname Edson originates from Portuguese.
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