Cal vs Kendrick

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 #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Cal Rank #671

Kendrick Rank #479

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Kendrick more popular?

Kendrick is more popular, ranked #479 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Kendrick mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.