Cal vs Mylo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mylo

Boy #643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, gentle"

Origin: Old High German (mild)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#643
Total SSA Count
434
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Mylo Rank #643

Mylo is more popular, ranked #643 vs #671 for Cal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Mylo more popular?

Mylo is more popular, ranked #643 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Mylo mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin).

Are Cal and Mylo boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Mylo is primarily a boy name.

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