Cale vs Ber

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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Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Ber Rank #35,726

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Ber more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Cale and Ber mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Cale and Ber boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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