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Cale vs Derik

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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Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,402
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Derik Rank #3,402

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3402 for Derik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Derik more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Cale and Derik mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Cale and Derik boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.

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