Cal vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Cal Rank #671

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Allen mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Cal and Allen boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.