Cale vs Dale

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 #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Cale Rank #3,256

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Dale mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Cale and Dale boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.