Cal vs Lee

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 #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Cal Rank #671

Lee Rank #715

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Cal or Lee more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Cal and Lee mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Cal and Lee boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.