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Sylas vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sylas Rank #488
Cal Rank #671

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #671 for Cal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sylas or Cal more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Sylas and Cal mean?

Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Sylas and Cal boy or girl names?

Sylas is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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