Cal vs Kaiser

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"emperor, caesar"

Origin: German/Latin

German American Austrian

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Cal Rank #671

Kaiser Rank #798

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #798 for Kaiser.

Is Cal or Kaiser more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Kaiser at #798 in the United States.

What do Cal and Kaiser mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Kaiser means "emperor, caesar" (German/Latin origin).

Are Cal and Kaiser boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Kaiser is primarily a boy name.