Cal vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #671
Total SSA Count: 408
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Cannon Salem Everest Alexande

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671

Jefferson Rank #711

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Jefferson more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Cal and Jefferson mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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