Alvin vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

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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Alvin Rank #792

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Alvin or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Cal mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Alvin and Cal boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.