Cal vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Cal Rank #671

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Peyton mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Peyton boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.