Corey vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Corey Rank #679

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Corey or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Cal mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Corey and Cal boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.