Cal vs Memphis

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 #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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Cal Rank #671

Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Memphis mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Cal and Memphis boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.