Cal vs Ariel

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 #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cal Rank #671

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Ariel mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cal and Ariel boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.