Cal vs Saul

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 #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Cal Rank #671

Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Saul mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Cal and Saul boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.