Cale vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Cale Rank #3,256

Ao Rank #14,516

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Cale or Ao more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Cale and Ao mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Cale and Ao boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.