Cal vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Cal Rank #671

Duke Rank #710

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Cal or Duke more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Cal and Duke mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Cal and Duke boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.