Cal vs Chong

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 #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Cal Rank #671

Chong Rank #31,507

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Cal or Chong more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Cal and Chong mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Cal and Chong boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.