Duke vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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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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Duke Rank #710

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Cal mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Duke and Cal boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.