Cal vs Hal

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 #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Cal Rank #671

Hal Rank #3,485

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Cal or Hal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Cal and Hal mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Hal boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.