Philip vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Philip Rank #522

Cal Rank #671

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Philip or Cal more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Philip and Cal mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Philip and Cal boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.