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Cassian vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Cal Rank #671

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #671 for Cal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Cal more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Cal mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Cassian and Cal boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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