Cal vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Cal Rank #671

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Richard mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Richard boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.