Cal vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Cal Rank #671

Harry Rank #780

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Cal or Harry more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Cal and Harry mean?

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

Are Cal and Harry boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.