Names like Cal
If Cal is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Irish classics to names with a similar sound. Cal has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Cillian, Eiden, Kyren and Murphy.
24 boy names like Cal
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- Cillian#507The name Cillian means 'little church' or 'bright-headed'.Also IrishRising, like Cal
- Eiden#537Little fire; ardentAlso IrishRising, like Cal
- Kyren#584Kyren's meaning isn't definitively known, but it's often associated with "dark-haired"…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Murphy#754Murphy comes from an Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" or "sea battler."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kane#451Kane means "tribute" or "warrior." It can also mean "little battler."Also IrishOne syllable
- Mac#696Son of.Rising, like CalOne syllable
- Kylan#579From the strait or channel; handsomeAlso IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kieran#389Kieran means "little dark one." It refers to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Rowen#488Rowen refers to a type of tree, the Rowan tree, known for its red berries and believed…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Flynn#828Flynn means "descendant of the red-haired man." It refers to someone with red hair or a…Also IrishOne syllable
- Kian#401Ancient or enduring.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Mack#463Mack is usually a shortened version of names beginning with 'Mac' or 'Mc,' which means…Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Gael#86It means "foreigner" or "joyful and generous".Also IrishOne syllable
- NealNeal means 'champion'.Also IrishSame “-al” ending
- Rory#199Rory means "red king." It comes from the Irish name Ruairí.Also IrishRising, like Cal
- Finn#206Finn means "fair" or "white." It can also be associated with the legendary Irish hero…Also IrishOne syllable
- Creed#663This name comes from the Latin word for a system of beliefs or a set of principles.Rising, like CalOne syllable
- Royal#476Royal means 'of the king' or 'belonging to the king.' It suggests someone noble or…Same “-al” endingRising, like Cal
- Ronan#247It means "little seal."Also Irish
- Madden#676It means "little dog" or "small dog".Also Irish
- Finnegan#526Finnegan means "fair" or "white." It can also mean "son of Finn."Also Irish
- Lennon#808Means "lover" or "descendant of the lover."Also Irish
- Truett#521Derived from a surname meaning "little true one."Rising, like CalOne syllable
- Casey#320This name comes from an Irish surname.Also Irish
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- What names are similar to Cal?
- Names with a similar style to Cal include Cillian, Eiden, Kyren, Murphy, Kane and Mac.
- How are these names matched to Cal?
- Each name is compared with Cal on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Cal has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
- What other Irish names are like Cal?
- Cillian, Eiden, Kyren, Murphy and Kane share Cal's Irish roots.