Cale vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Cale' rhymes with 'fail'"}

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Burke' rhymes with 'jerk'"}

Cale Rank #3,256

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Burke mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Cale and Burke boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.