Cal
cal
US Popularity:1541
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:devotion; faithful; whole-hearted; brave
Cal is a masculine name of Hebrew origin whose shorthand style encompasses a fiercely loyal spirit. Meaning "devotion," Cal is a gentle shot form of Caleb, so often aligned with the Hebrew word for "dog" kaleb. Much like Caleb, Cal embraces the canine's most adored qualities. Considered "faithful," "whole-hearted," and "brave," there is no doubt your sweet Cal will be a beloved companion to many.
Famous People Named Cal
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- Cal Ripken JrBaseball Player
Cal Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cal is currently #2096 on The Bump
Boy:Cal is currently #628 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cal is currently #1541 in U.S. births
Boy:Cal is currently #528 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1541
in 2022
+ 300
from 2021
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