Ben vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

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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Ben Rank #802

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Cal mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Ben and Cal boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.