Conner vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Conner Rank #785

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Cal mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Conner and Cal boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.