Cal vs Zachariah

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Zachariah Rank #570

Zachariah is more popular, ranked #570 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

Zachariah ___

  • Zachariah James
  • Zachariah Cole
  • Zachariah Thomas
  • Zachariah Eli
  • Zachariah Grant
  • Zachariah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

If you choose Zachariah

Jeremiah Elijah Abigail Micah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Zachariah more popular?

Zachariah is more popular, ranked #570 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Zachariah mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Zachariah means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cal and Zachariah boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Zachariah is primarily a boy name.

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