Cal vs Keaton

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

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Keaton

Boy #844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of hawks, kite's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#844
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keat, K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Keaton Rank #844

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #844 for Keaton.

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

Keaton ___

  • Keaton James
  • Keaton Cole
  • Keaton Grey
  • Keaton Riley
  • Keaton Thomas
  • Keaton Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Keaton

Cooper Harper Greyson Piper Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Keaton more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Keaton at #844 in the United States.

What do Cal and Keaton mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Keaton means "place of hawks, kite's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cal and Keaton boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Keaton is primarily a boy name.

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