Cal vs Riggs

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 #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Cal Rank #671

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Riggs mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Cal and Riggs boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.