Madison vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Madison Rank #3,305

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Cale mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Madison and Cale boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.