Jefferson vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Kyaire Jericho Mitchell Rayden

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Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #671
Total SSA Count: 408
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Jonas Hezekiah Kareem Alexis

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Cal mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Jefferson and Cal boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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