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Calvert

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-vurt /ˈkæl.vərt/Medium

Meaning: Calvert is an English occupational surname meaning 'calf-herder' (from 'calf' plus 'herd'). Its first-name use is modern and rare; the Calvert family founded colonial Maryland.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname name: Calvert means 'calf-herder' (said 'KAL-vurt'). Modern and rare as a first name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningCalvert is an English occupational surname meaning 'calf-herder' (from 'calf' plus 'herd'). Its first-name use is modern and rare; the Calvert family founded colonial Maryland.
U.S. rank (2024)#12593 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,695

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419022024

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

Calvert is an English occupational surname, 'calf-herder,' from 'calf' plus 'herd.' Its given-name use is modern and rare, with the Calvert family famous as founders of colonial Maryland. A sturdy two-beat name (said 'KAL-vurt').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Calvert is an English occupational surname for a calf-herder. The Calvert family, Lords Baltimore, founded the colony of Maryland — history behind a solid, rare first name (said 'KAL-vurt').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Calvert — English occupational surname 'calf-herder'; Calverts of Maryland

Variations

CalvirtCalbert

Nicknames

CalVert

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calvert mean?

Calvert is an English occupational surname meaning 'calf-herder.'

How do you pronounce Calvert?

It's said KAL-vurt /ˈkæl.vərt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Calvert a boy or girl name?

Here Calvert is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Calvert?

Calvert is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.

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