Cal vs Dax

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 #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Cal Rank #671

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Dax mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Cal and Dax boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.