Calek
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calek first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 6 babies have been named Calek in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calek is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,191 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,191
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Calek
Calek is a boy name .
Calek is currently ranked #24,191 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calek include Cal, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calek include Caleb, Calen, Cale . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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