Cal vs Argus

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 #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

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Cal Rank #671

Argus Rank #14,142

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #14142 for Argus.

Is Cal or Argus more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Cal and Argus mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Cal and Argus boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.