Madden vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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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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Madden Rank #690

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Madden or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Cal mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Madden and Cal boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.