Hansen vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Danish Norwegian German 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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Hansen Rank #3,360

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Is Hansen or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Hansen and Cale mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Hansen and Cale boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.