Cal vs Alvin

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 #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Cal Rank #671

Alvin Rank #792

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Cal or Alvin more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Cal and Alvin mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Alvin boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.