Cal vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Cal Rank #671

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Shawn mean?

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

Are Cal and Shawn boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.