Seth vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Seth Rank #559

Cal Rank #671

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Seth or Cal more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Seth and Cal mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Cal boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.