Cal vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Cal Rank #671

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Drew mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Cal and Drew boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.