Cale vs Irie

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 #3,388 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful, excellent, good feeling"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Jamaican Rastafarian Caribbean American

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Cale Rank #3,256

Irie Rank #3,388

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3388 for Irie.

Is Cale or Irie more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Irie at #3388 in the United States.

What do Cale and Irie mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Irie means "powerful, excellent, good feeling" (Jamaican Patois origin).

Are Cale and Irie boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Irie is primarily a boy name.