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Cale vs Maddex

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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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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Maddex Rank #3,228

Maddex is more popular, ranked #3228 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Maddex more popular?

Maddex is more popular, ranked #3228 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Maddex mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Maddex means "fortunate, of good fortune" (Welsh origin).

Are Cale and Maddex boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Maddex is primarily a boy name.

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