Albert vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Albert Rank #607

Cal Rank #671

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Albert or Cal more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Albert and Cal mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Albert and Cal boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.