Cal vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Cal Rank #671

Madden Rank #690

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Cal or Madden more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Cal and Madden mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cal and Madden boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.