Cal vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Cal Rank #671

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Jeffrey mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.