Ember vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Ember Rank #3,159

Cale Rank #3,256

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Ember or Cale more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Ember and Cale mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Ember and Cale boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.