Darwin vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Darwin Rank #841

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Darwin or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Cal mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Darwin and Cal boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.