Phillip vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 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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Phillip Rank #627

Cal Rank #671

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Phillip or Cal more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Cal mean?

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

Are Phillip and Cal boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.