Cal vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Cal Rank #671

Mac Rank #696

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Cal or Mac more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Cal and Mac mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cal and Mac boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.