Cal vs Drake

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 #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Cal Rank #671

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Drake mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Cal and Drake boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.