Cale vs Macen

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 #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

American English

✓ All Clear

Cale Rank #3,256

Macen Rank #3,233

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Macen more popular?

Macen is more popular, ranked #3233 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Macen mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Cale and Macen boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.