Cal vs Dustin

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 #686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Thor's stone"

Origin: Old Norse Þórsteinn

English American Scandinavian

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Cal Rank #671

Dustin Rank #686

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #686 for Dustin.

Is Cal or Dustin more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Dustin at #686 in the United States.

What do Cal and Dustin mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Dustin means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse Þórsteinn origin).

Are Cal and Dustin boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Dustin is primarily a boy name.