Cal vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Cal Rank #671

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Davis mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Cal and Davis boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.