Cali vs Carlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cali

Boy #6,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful, most beautiful"

Origin: Greek kalli-

Greek American Spanish

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Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Cali Rank #6,277

Carlson Rank #6,359

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 vs #6359 for Carlson.

Is Cali or Carlson more popular?

Cali is more popular, ranked #6277 compared to Carlson at #6359 in the United States.

What do Cali and Carlson mean?

Cali means "beautiful, most beautiful" (Greek kalli- origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Cali and Carlson boy or girl names?

Cali is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.