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Cale vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Reeve

Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,416
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Reeve Rank #3,416

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Reeve more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Cale and Reeve mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Cale and Reeve boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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