Cal vs Tony

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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Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Tony Rank #804

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #804 for Tony.

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

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

If you choose Tony

Maria Gina Marco Danny Carla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Tony more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Cal and Tony mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Cal and Tony boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.

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