Cal vs Scott

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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Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scottie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 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

Scott ___

  • Scott Michael
  • Scott Alan
  • Scott Lee
  • Scott David
  • Scott Thomas
  • Scott James

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Scott mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Cal and Scott boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.

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