Richard vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cal Rank #671

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Richard or Cal more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cal mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Cal boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.