Cal vs Asa

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 #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cal Rank #671

Asa Rank #475

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Asa more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Asa mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cal and Asa boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.