#6702024 rank
2024peak year
6,807babies named Cal since 1880
▲ +146%5-year trend
Cal popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Cal mean?
A short form of Calvin, from Latin calvus 'bald', or of Hebrew-rooted Caleb, 'whole heart'. Sports hero Cal Ripken Jr. gave it standalone credibility.
OriginLatin/Hebrew (diminutive)
Syllables1
Genderboy
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Cal
Same era, same vibe — if you like Cal, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Cals
- Cal Ripken Jr., baseball player
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