Cal vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Cal Rank #671

Keith Rank #758

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Cal or Keith more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Cal and Keith mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Cal and Keith boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.