Cal vs Douglas

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 #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Cal Rank #671

Douglas Rank #855

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Cal or Douglas more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Cal and Douglas mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cal and Douglas boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.