Wilson vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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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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Wilson Rank #645

Cal Rank #671

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Wilson or Cal more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Cal mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Cal boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.