Cal vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Cal Rank #671

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Pierce mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Cal and Pierce boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.