Cal vs Ridge

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 #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Cal Rank #671

Ridge Rank #529

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Ridge more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Ridge mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Ridge boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Ridge is primarily a boy name.