Cale vs Bartholomew

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 #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

English German Dutch Christian

12 High Risk

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Cale Rank #3,256

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Cale or Bartholomew more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Cale and Bartholomew mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Cale and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.