Albert vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Albie, Bert

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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

Albert Rank #607
Cal Rank #671

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #671 for Cal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albert ___

  • Albert James
  • Albert Edward
  • Albert Henry
  • Albert Louis
  • Albert Charles
  • Albert Frederick

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 Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Cal more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Albert and Cal mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Albert and Cal boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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