Davis vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Davis Rank #646

Cal Rank #671

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Davis or Cal more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Davis and Cal mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Davis and Cal boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.