Cal vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Cal Rank #671

Ray Rank #777

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Cal or Ray more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Cal and Ray mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Ray boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.