Ridge vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ridge

Boy #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Ridge Rank #529

Cal Rank #671

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Ridge or Cal more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Ridge and Cal mean?

Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Ridge and Cal boy or girl names?

Ridge is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.