Cal vs Denver

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 #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

American English

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Cal Rank #671

Denver Rank #487

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Denver more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Denver mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Cal and Denver boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Denver is primarily a boy name.