Cal vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Cal Rank #671

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Shane mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Cal and Shane boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.