Cal vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Cal Rank #671

Hugh Rank #765

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Cal or Hugh more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Cal and Hugh mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Hugh boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.