Roy vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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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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Roy Rank #542

Cal Rank #671

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Roy or Cal more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Roy and Cal mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Cal boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.