Harry vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 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

Harry Rank #780

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Cal mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Harry and Cal boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.