Cal vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #671
Total SSA Count: 408
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Santana Hezekiah Rohan Dakari

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Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #667
Total SSA Count: 411
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Lawrence Rudy Lochlan Evander

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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671

Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #671 for Cal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Taylor mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Cal and Taylor boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.

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