Cale vs Madison

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 #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

✓ All Clear

Cale Rank #3,256

Madison Rank #3,305

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Cale or Madison more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Cale and Madison mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Cale and Madison boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.