Cal vs Rayden

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 #757 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder and lightning"

Origin: Japanese

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Cal Rank #671

Rayden Rank #757

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #757 for Rayden.

Is Cal or Rayden more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Rayden at #757 in the United States.

What do Cal and Rayden mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Rayden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).

Are Cal and Rayden boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Rayden is primarily a boy name.