Cal vs Dillon

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 #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Cal Rank #671

Dillon Rank #870

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Cal or Dillon more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Cal and Dillon mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Cal and Dillon boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.