Erickson vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian 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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Erickson Rank #3,351

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Erickson or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Erickson and Cale mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Erickson and Cale boy or girl names?

Erickson is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.