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Cale vs Nicodemus

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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
Nicodemus Rank #3,331

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3331 for Nicodemus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Nicodemus more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Nicodemus at #3331 in the United States.

What do Cale and Nicodemus mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cale and Nicodemus boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Nicodemus is primarily a boy name.

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