Kal

Diminutive of names including Cal

"dog; the whole of; dove; bald; war-strife; beautiful"

Kal Origin and Meaning

The name Kal is a boy's name.

Kal is a concise, powerful masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Norse mythology, Kal relates to 'cold' or 'frost,' while in Sanskrit it can mean 'time' or 'black.' The name also appears as a diminutive of Kalman or Kaleb in some traditions, and resonates with Superman fans as the birth name of the superhero (Kal-El). This cross-cultural versatility gives Kal a global appeal while maintaining a strong, distinctive sound. The name's brevity makes it punchy and memorable, following the modern trend toward shorter masculine names. Despite its ancient roots, Kal feels contemporary and has gained modest popularity in recent decades. Its simplicity makes it work well internationally while its varied cultural connections give it depth and character.

Famous People Named Kal

• Kal Penn (born Kalpen Suresh Modi) American actor
• Kalvoski "Kal" Daniels American baseball player
• Kal Mann (born Kalman Cohen) American lyricist
• Kallum Lachlan "Kal" Naismith Scottish footballer
• Kal El Coppola Cage, son of American actor Nicolas Cage
• Julian Kal Seinfeld (b. 2003) son of actor/comedian Jerry Seinfeld
• Landon Kal Nguyen son of Khoa Nguyen and Keren Swanson

The name Kal in Pop Culture

• Kal El, real name of Clark Kent from "Superman" series