Allen vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Allen Rank #574

Cal Rank #671

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Allen or Cal more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Allen and Cal mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Allen and Cal boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.