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Cale vs Edan

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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Edan

Boy #3,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, flame"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Hebrew/Jewish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,149
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Edan Rank #3,149

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Edan more popular?

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Edan mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cale and Edan boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Edan is primarily a boy name.

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