Cal vs Allan

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 #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Cal Rank #671

Allan Rank #854

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Cal or Allan more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Cal and Allan mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Cal and Allan boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.