Cal vs Anders

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 #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Cal Rank #671

Anders Rank #835

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Cal or Anders more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Cal and Anders mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Cal and Anders boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.