Cal vs Chosen

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 #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

American African American Christian

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Cal Rank #671

Chosen Rank #620

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Chosen more popular?

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Chosen mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Chosen boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Chosen is primarily a boy name.