Cale vs Clarke

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 #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Cale Rank #3,256

Clarke Rank #3,358

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Cale or Clarke more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Cale and Clarke mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Cale and Clarke boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.