Cal vs Avi

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 #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Cal Rank #671

Avi Rank #846

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Cal or Avi more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Cal and Avi mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cal and Avi boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.