Hugh vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

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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Hugh Rank #765

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Cal mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Hugh and Cal boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.