Roger vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Roger Rank #750

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Cal mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Roger and Cal boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.