Cal vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cal Rank #671

Layton Rank #693

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Cal or Layton more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Cal and Layton mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Layton boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.