Cal vs Huxley

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

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Huxley

Boy #742 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement at the inhospitable place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#742
Total SSA Count
345
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hux

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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Huxley Rank #742

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #742 for Huxley.

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

Huxley ___

  • Huxley James
  • Huxley Cole
  • Huxley Reid
  • Huxley Finn
  • Huxley Grey
  • Huxley Elliot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Huxley more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Huxley at #742 in the United States.

What do Cal and Huxley mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Huxley means "settlement at the inhospitable place" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Huxley boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Huxley is primarily a boy name.

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