Cal vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Cal Rank #671

Houston Rank #704

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Cal or Houston more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Cal and Houston mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Cal and Houston boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.