Jayson vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American 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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Jayson Rank #623

Cal Rank #671

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Jayson or Cal more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Cal mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Jayson and Cal boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.