Adolf vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Cal mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Adolf and Cal boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.