Lawrence vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Lawrence Rank #510

Cal Rank #671

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Lawrence or Cal more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Cal mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Lawrence and Cal boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.