Danny vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Danny Rank #642

Cal Rank #671

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Danny or Cal more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Danny and Cal mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Danny and Cal boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.