Cal - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Cal \cal\ is pronounced kal. It is of English origin. Short form of names beginning with Cal-, such as Calhoun and Calvin. Baseball star Cal Ripken, Jr.

For more information, see also related names Caleb and Cathal.

Baby names that sound like Cal are Cale, Cael, Col and Gal. Other similar baby names are Cai, Cam, Cap, Carl, Caz, Dal, Hal, Pal, Sal, Tal and Val.

Cal is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cal. Click here to compare Cal with related baby names.