Cal vs Philip

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 #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Cal Rank #671

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Philip mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Cal and Philip boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.