Drew vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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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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Drew Rank #543

Cal Rank #671

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Drew or Cal more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Drew and Cal mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Drew and Cal boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.