Cal

Meaning of Cal

Cal is often a short form of names like Callum or Calvin. It can mean 'handsome' or 'bald'.

Cal has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cal

Cal is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #543 in 2025 from #936 in 2020.

Notable people named Cal

• Cal Ripken Jr.
  Baseball player, Iron Man
• Calvin "Cal""
  Actor, comedian, producer
• Calvin "Cal""
  Musician, singer-songwriter
• Calvin "Cal""
  Politician, former governor
• Calvin "Cal""
  Author, poet

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Questions about the name Cal

What does the name Cal mean?

Cal means cal is often a short form of names like callum or calvin. it can mean 'handsome' or 'bald', and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Cal a boy's or a girl's name?

Cal is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cal?

In 2025, Cal ranked #543 for boys, up from #670 the year before.

When was Cal most popular?

Cal peaked at #543 in 2025.