Lachlan vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lachlan

Boy #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lakes"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Australian Irish

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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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Lachlan Rank #692

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #692 for Lachlan.

Is Lachlan or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Lachlan at #692 in the United States.

What do Lachlan and Cal mean?

Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Lachlan and Cal boy or girl names?

Lachlan is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.