Calvert - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Calvert \c(a)-lve-rt, cal-vert\ is pronounced KAL-vert. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "cowherd, cowboy". Occupational name and English surname. In the US, borne by George Calvert, founder of Maryland. The Calvert dynasty, George, Cecilius, and Charles, ruled the colony of Maryland from 1632 until 1689. Their proprietarship of Maryland ended when, as Catholics, they were ousted by the new Protestant regime in England.

Calvert has 1 variant form: Calbert.

Baby names that sound like Calvert are Colvert, Culver and Colver.

Calvert is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Calvert. Click here to compare Calvert with related baby names.