Cal vs Erik

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 #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cal Rank #671

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Erik mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cal and Erik boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.