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Cale vs Hiram

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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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Hiram mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cale and Hiram boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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