Cale vs Pete

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 #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Cale Rank #3,256

Pete Rank #3,090

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Pete more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Pete mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Cale and Pete boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.