Hiram vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Cale Rank #3,256

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Hiram or Cale more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Cale mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Hiram and Cale boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.