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Cale vs Ivory

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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Ivory

Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,444
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Ivory Rank #3,444

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3444 for Ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Ivory more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Ivory at #3444 in the United States.

What do Cale and Ivory mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Ivory means "ivory; creamy white material" (English/Latin origin).

Are Cale and Ivory boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Ivory is primarily a boy name.

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