Princeton vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Princeton

Boy #615 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince's town"

Origin: English

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Princeton Rank #615

Cal Rank #671

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Princeton or Cal more popular?

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Princeton and Cal mean?

Princeton means "prince's town" (English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Princeton and Cal boy or girl names?

Princeton is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.