Cale vs Nevin

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 #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

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Cale Rank #3,256

Nevin Rank #3,361

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Is Cale or Nevin more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Cale and Nevin mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cale and Nevin boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.