Cal vs Emery

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 #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Cal Rank #671

Emery Rank #825

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #825 for Emery.

Is Cal or Emery more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Emery at #825 in the United States.

What do Cal and Emery mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Emery boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.