Cal vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Cal Rank #671

Adolf Rank #26,599

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Cal or Adolf more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Cal and Adolf mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Cal and Adolf boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.