Cal vs Dennis

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 #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Cal Rank #671

Dennis Rank #708

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Cal or Dennis more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Cal and Dennis mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Cal and Dennis boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.