Cal vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Cal Rank #671

Leroy Rank #864

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Cal or Leroy more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Cal and Leroy mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Cal and Leroy boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.