Gale vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gale

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Gale Rank #6,550

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Gale or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Gale and Cale mean?

Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Gale and Cale boy or girl names?

Gale is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.