Cal vs Rey

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 #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Cal Rank #671

Rey Rank #823

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Cal or Rey more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Cal and Rey mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Cal and Rey boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.