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Cale vs Zebedee

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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Zebedee

Boy #3,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,226
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Zebedee more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Zebedee mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cale and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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