Scott vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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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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Scott Rank #566

Cal Rank #671

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Scott or Cal more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Scott and Cal mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Scott and Cal boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.