Cal vs Dereck

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 #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Cal Rank #671

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Dereck mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Cal and Dereck boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.