Erik vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Erik Rank #477

Cal Rank #671

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Erik or Cal more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Erik and Cal mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Erik and Cal boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.