Heath vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Heath Rank #852

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Cal mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Heath and Cal boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.