Cal vs Jayson

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 #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Cal Rank #671

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Jayson mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Cal and Jayson boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.