Abram vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abram

Boy #712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#712
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe, Bram

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Abram Rank #712
Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #712 for Abram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abram ___

  • Abram James
  • Abram Lee
  • Abram Thomas
  • Abram Daniel
  • Abram Cole
  • Abram Isaac

Cal ___

  • Cal James
  • Cal Thomas
  • Cal Edward
  • Cal William
  • Cal Henry
  • Cal Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abram

Isaac Elijah Noah Miriam Naomi

If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abram or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Abram at #712 in the United States.

What do Abram and Cal mean?

Abram means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Abram and Cal boy or girl names?

Abram is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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