Cal vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Cal Rank #671

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Seth mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Cal and Seth boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.