Cal vs Darise

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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Darise

Girl #64,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#64,873
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Ris, Risa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Darise Rank #64,873

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #64873 for Darise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cal ___

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

Darise ___

  • Darise Nicole
  • Darise Marie
  • Darise Simone
  • Darise Renee
  • Darise Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

If you choose Darise

Latisha Monique Janelle Rashida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Darise more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Darise at #64873 in the United States.

What do Cal and Darise mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Darise means "possessing goodness" (Persian origin).

Are Cal and Darise boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Darise is primarily a girl name.

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