Cale vs Walden

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 #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

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Cale Rank #3,256

Walden Rank #3,210

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Cale or Walden more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Walden mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Cale and Walden boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.