Cal vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Cal Rank #671

Nelson Rank #778

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Cal or Nelson more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Cal and Nelson mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Cal and Nelson boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.