Cal vs Val

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 #5,582 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strong, healthy"

Origin: Latin

English French Scandinavian

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Cal Rank #671

Val Rank #5,582

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #5582 for Val.

Is Cal or Val more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Val at #5582 in the United States.

What do Cal and Val mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Val means "strong, healthy" (Latin origin).

Are Cal and Val boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Val is primarily a boy name.