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Calvary

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-vuh-ree /ˈkæl.və.ri/High

Meaning: From Calvary — the hill where Jesus was crucified (Golgotha), from the Latin calvaria, 'a skull'; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: The hill of the Crucifixion: Calvary is a sacred place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom Calvary — the hill where Jesus was crucified (Golgotha), from the Latin calvaria, 'a skull'; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2024)#9091 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Calvary comes from Calvary — the hill where Jesus was crucified (Golgotha), from the Latin calvaria, 'a skull'; a sacred place-name (we note the sacred place). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAL-vuh-ree').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern devotional name. Rare, the-hill-of-the-Crucifixion at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Calvary is the hill where Jesus was crucified (Golgotha), from the Latin calvaria, 'a skull' — a crisp, devotional place-name (we note the sacred place; said 'KAL-vuh-ree').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Calvary — sacred place-name

Variations

CalveryCalvarie

Nicknames

Cal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calvary mean?

Calvary is the hill of the Crucifixion (Golgotha), from the Latin calvaria, 'a skull'. We note the sacred place.

How do you pronounce Calvary?

It's said KAL-vuh-ree /kael.v.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Calvary a boy or girl name?

Calvary is a boy's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Calvary?

Calvary is a very rare name in the U.S.

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