Cal vs Gunner

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cal Rank #671

Gunner Rank #520

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Gunner more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Gunner mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cal and Gunner boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.