Cal vs Darwin

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 #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cal Rank #671

Darwin Rank #841

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Cal or Darwin more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Cal and Darwin mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Darwin boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.