Cale vs Rakai

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 #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

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Cale Rank #3,256

Rakai Rank #3,323

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Cale or Rakai more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Cale and Rakai mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Cale and Rakai boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.