Neil vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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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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Neil Rank #866

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Cal mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Neil and Cal boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.