Cal vs Zeke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

45 High Risk

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Cal Rank #671

Zeke Rank #732

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #732 for Zeke.

Is Cal or Zeke more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Zeke at #732 in the United States.

What do Cal and Zeke mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cal and Zeke boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.