Cal vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Cal Rank #671

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Roy mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cal and Roy boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.