Douglas vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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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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Douglas Rank #855

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Cal mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Douglas and Cal boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.