Cale vs Gale

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 #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Cale Rank #3,256

Gale Rank #6,550

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Cale or Gale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Cale and Gale mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cale and Gale boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Gale is primarily a boy name.