Cale vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,256
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Aiko Rank #10,540

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Aiko more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Cale and Aiko mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Cale and Aiko boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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