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Cale vs Bauer

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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Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,248
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Bauer Rank #3,248

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Bauer more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Bauer mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Cale and Bauer boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.

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