Leroy vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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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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Leroy Rank #864

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Cal mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Leroy and Cal boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.