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Cale vs Bently

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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Bently

Boy #3,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow of bent grass"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,114
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Bently Rank #3,114

Bently is more popular, ranked #3114 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Bently more popular?

Bently is more popular, ranked #3114 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Bently mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Bently means "meadow of bent grass" (Old English origin).

Are Cale and Bently boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Bently is primarily a boy name.

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