Japheth vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Japheth

Boy #3,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Hebrew Biblical

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Japheth Rank #3,265

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3265 for Japheth.

Is Japheth or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Japheth at #3265 in the United States.

What do Japheth and Cale mean?

Japheth means "beauty" (Hebrew origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Japheth and Cale boy or girl names?

Japheth is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.