Ambrose vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ambrose Rank #744
Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #744 for Ambrose.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambrose ___

  • Ambrose James
  • Ambrose John
  • Ambrose Henry
  • Ambrose Gray
  • Ambrose Felix
  • Ambrose Leander

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 Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Cal mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Ambrose and Cal boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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