Denver vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denver

Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

American English

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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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Denver Rank #487

Cal Rank #671

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Denver or Cal more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Denver and Cal mean?

Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Denver and Cal boy or girl names?

Denver is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.