Sam vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Sam Rank #652

Cal Rank #671

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Sam or Cal more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Sam and Cal mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Cal boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.