Cal vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Cal Rank #671

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Samson mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cal and Samson boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.