Cale vs Dewayne

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 #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Cale Rank #3,256

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Dewayne mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cale and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.