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Lakai vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lakai

Boy #3,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,289
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Lakai Rank #3,289
Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3289 for Lakai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakai or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Lakai at #3289 in the United States.

What do Lakai and Cale mean?

Lakai means "sun and sea (Hawaiian compound)" (Hawaiian origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Lakai and Cale boy or girl names?

Lakai is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.

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