Quentin vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quentin

Boy #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Quentin Rank #789

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #789 for Quentin.

Is Quentin or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do Quentin and Cal mean?

Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Quentin and Cal boy or girl names?

Quentin is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.