Cal vs Danny

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 #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Cal Rank #671

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Danny mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Cal and Danny boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.