Clarke vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Cale mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Clarke and Cale boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.