Cale vs Bane

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 #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

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Cale Rank #3,256

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Bane mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Cale and Bane boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.