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Cale vs Ken

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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Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Ken Rank #3,299

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3299 for Ken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Ken more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Cale and Ken mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cale and Ken boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.

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