Roland vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Roland Rank #664

Cal Rank #671

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Roland or Cal more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Roland and Cal mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Roland and Cal boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.