Cale vs Raife

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 #3,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse

English British

✓ All Clear

Cale Rank #3,256

Raife Rank #3,108

Raife is more popular, ranked #3108 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Raife more popular?

Raife is more popular, ranked #3108 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Raife mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Raife means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cale and Raife boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Raife is primarily a boy name.