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Cal vs Cassian

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #671 for Cal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Cassian mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Cal and Cassian boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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