Ariel vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Ariel Rank #512

Cal Rank #671

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Ariel or Cal more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Cal mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Ariel and Cal boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.