Cal
kal
Popularity
#670
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
7,313
Peak Year
#408 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Cal is a short form of names like Calvin or Caleb. Calvin is of French origin and possibly means "bald," while Caleb is Hebrew for "faithful" or "devotion."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Cal Ripken Jr.
Hall of Fame baseball shortstop known for longevity
Cal Naughton Jr.
Fictional character from 'Talladega Nights'
Personality Traits
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