Garrett vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

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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Garrett Rank #563

Cal Rank #671

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Garrett or Cal more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Cal mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Garrett and Cal boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.