Cal vs Roger

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 #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Cal Rank #671

Roger Rank #750

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Cal or Roger more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Cal and Roger mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Roger boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.