Cal vs Ty

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 #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Cal Rank #671

Ty Rank #858

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #858 for Ty.

Is Cal or Ty more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Cal and Ty mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Cal and Ty boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.