Cal vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Cal Rank #671

Darius Rank #746

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Cal or Darius more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Cal and Darius mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Cal and Darius boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.