Cal vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Cal Rank #671

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Chris mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Cal and Chris boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.