Cal vs Alexis

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 #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Cal Rank #671

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Alexis mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Cal and Alexis boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.