Major vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English 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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Major Rank #581

Cal Rank #671

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Major or Cal more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Major and Cal mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Major and Cal boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.