Cal vs Morgan

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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Morgan

Girl #276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea circle, sea chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#276
Total SSA Count
1,141
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Morg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Morgan Rank #276

Morgan is more popular, ranked #276 vs #671 for Cal.

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

Morgan ___

  • Morgan Grace
  • Morgan Lee
  • Morgan Elise
  • Morgan Kate
  • Morgan Paige
  • Morgan Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

If you choose Morgan

Jordan Avery Riley Peyton Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Morgan more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Morgan mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Morgan means "sea circle, sea chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Cal and Morgan boy or girl names?

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

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