Burke vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burke

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Cale' rhymes with 'fail'"}

Burke Rank #3,235

Cale Rank #3,256

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Burke or Cale more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Burke and Cale mean?

Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Burke and Cale boy or girl names?

Burke is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.