Cale vs Layden

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 #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Cale Rank #3,256

Layden Rank #3,272

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3272 for Layden.

Is Cale or Layden more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Cale and Layden mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Cale and Layden boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.