Cal vs Collin

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 #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Cal Rank #671

Collin Rank #490

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Collin more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Collin mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cal and Collin boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.