Eugene vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Eugene Rank #871

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Eugene or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Cal mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Eugene and Cal boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.