Cal vs Boden

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 #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

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Cal Rank #671

Boden Rank #818

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #818 for Boden.

Is Cal or Boden more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Boden at #818 in the United States.

What do Cal and Boden mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Boden boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Boden is primarily a boy name.