Alfred vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Alfred Rank #839

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Alfred or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Cal mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Alfred and Cal boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.