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Trevor vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trevor

Boy #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, great settlement"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
451
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Trevor Rank #626
Cal Rank #671

Trevor is more popular, ranked #626 vs #671 for Cal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trevor or Cal more popular?

Trevor is more popular, ranked #626 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Trevor and Cal mean?

Trevor means "large homestead, great settlement" (Welsh origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Trevor and Cal boy or girl names?

Trevor is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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