Strong; also associated with the sun or time.
Kal is a multi-cultural name with various roots. In Sanskrit, it relates to time and the sun, while in Hebrew contexts, it can be a diminutive of names meaning 'strong' or 'swift'. It is also famously recognized as the birth name of Superman (Kal-El) in DC Comics.
About 60 boys were named Kal in 2025.
The birth name of Superman · DC Comics
American actor and former White House staff member
Professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
