Drayton vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drayton

Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Drayton Rank #3,339

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Drayton or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Cale mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Drayton and Cale boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.