Ken vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Ken Rank #3,299

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Cale mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Ken and Cale boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.