Cal vs Reese

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 #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Cal Rank #671

Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Reese mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Cal and Reese boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.