Cal vs Bellamy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Bellamy

Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Bellamy Rank #691

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #691 for Bellamy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Bellamy more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Bellamy at #691 in the United States.

What do Cal and Bellamy mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin).

Are Cal and Bellamy boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Bellamy is primarily a boy name.

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