Cal vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Cal Rank #671

Forest Rank #725

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Cal or Forest more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Cal and Forest mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Cal and Forest boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.