Cal vs Princeton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #615 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince's town"

Origin: English

American African American

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Cal Rank #671

Princeton Rank #615

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Princeton more popular?

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Princeton mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Princeton means "prince's town" (English origin).

Are Cal and Princeton boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Princeton is primarily a boy name.