Boden vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boden

Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

American English Scandinavian

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boden Rank #818

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #818 for Boden.

Is Boden or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Boden at #818 in the United States.

What do Boden and Cal mean?

Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Boden and Cal boy or girl names?

Boden is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.