Augustine vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

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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

Augustine Rank #553
Cal Rank #671

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #671 for Cal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

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 Augustine

Sebastian Maximilian Theodora Rosalind Benedict

If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Cal more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Cal mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Augustine and Cal boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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