Dennis vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Dennis Rank #708

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Cal mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Dennis and Cal boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.