Emery vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Emery Rank #825

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #825 for Emery.

Is Emery or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Emery at #825 in the United States.

What do Emery and Cal mean?

Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Emery and Cal boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.