Leland vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Leland Rank #548

Cal Rank #671

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Leland or Cal more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Leland and Cal mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Leland and Cal boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.