Cal vs Garrett

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 #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Cal Rank #671

Garrett Rank #563

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Garrett more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Garrett mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Garrett boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.