Cal vs Alfred

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 #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Cal Rank #671

Alfred Rank #839

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Cal or Alfred more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Cal and Alfred mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Alfred boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.