Waddell vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waddell

Boy #26,038 Most Popular

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Waddell Rank #26,038

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #26038 for Waddell.

Is Waddell or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Waddell at #26038 in the United States.

What do Waddell and Calder mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Waddell and Calder boy or girl names?

Waddell is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.