Hawkins vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,256
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hawkins Rank #3,341
Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3341 for Hawkins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawkins or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Hawkins at #3341 in the United States.

What do Hawkins and Cale mean?

Hawkins means "son of Hawkin, son of the little hawk" (Old English patronymic origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Hawkins and Cale boy or girl names?

Hawkins is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.

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