Cal vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Cal Rank #671

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Alden mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Alden boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.