Cal vs Phillip

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 #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Cal Rank #671

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Phillip mean?

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

Are Cal and Phillip boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.