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Riggs vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Riggs Rank #669
Cal Rank #671

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #671 for Cal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riggs or Cal more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Cal mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Riggs and Cal boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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