Cal vs Jones

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 #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Cal Rank #671

Jones Rank #849

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Cal or Jones more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Cal and Jones mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Cal and Jones boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.