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Avi vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #846 for Avi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Cal mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Avi and Cal boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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