Cal vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Cal Rank #671

Jerry Rank #868

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Cal or Jerry more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Cal and Jerry mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cal and Jerry boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.