Cal vs Roland

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 #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Cal Rank #671

Roland Rank #664

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Roland more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Roland mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Cal and Roland boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.