Cale vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Cale' rhymes with 'fail'"}

Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Cale Rank #3,256

Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Mercer mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Cale and Mercer boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.