Reese vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Reese Rank #621

Cal Rank #671

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Reese or Cal more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Reese and Cal mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Reese and Cal boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.