Keith vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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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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Keith Rank #758

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Cal mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Keith and Cal boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.