Cal vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cal Rank #671

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Boston mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Boston boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.