Cal vs Troy

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 #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Cal Rank #671

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Troy mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Cal and Troy boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.