Cal vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #671
Total SSA Count: 408
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Odin Dax Robin Kolter

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671

Edison Rank #828

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Edison more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Cal and Edison mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Cal and Edison boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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