Cal vs Alonzo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Alonzo

Boy #514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble and ready"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#514
Total SSA Count
594
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Alonzo Rank #514

Alonzo is more popular, ranked #514 vs #671 for Cal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Alonzo more popular?

Alonzo is more popular, ranked #514 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Alonzo mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Alonzo means "noble and ready" (Visigothic Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Alonzo boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Alonzo is primarily a boy name.

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