Chris vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Chris Rank #651

Cal Rank #671

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Chris or Cal more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Chris and Cal mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Chris and Cal boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.