Cal vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Cal Rank #671

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Donovan mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cal and Donovan boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.