Cale vs Quill

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 #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

English American Modern

✓ All Clear

Cale Rank #3,256

Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Quill mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Cale and Quill boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.