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Cal vs Ferry

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Ferry Rank #32,658

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Ferry more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Cal and Ferry mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Cal and Ferry boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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