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Cale vs Zac

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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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Zac Rank #3,385

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3385 for Zac.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Zac more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Zac at #3385 in the United States.

What do Cale and Zac mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Zac means "remembered by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cale and Zac boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Zac is primarily a boy name.

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