Mercer vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercer

Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Mercer Rank #3,081

Cale Rank #3,256

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Mercer or Cale more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Cale mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Mercer and Cale boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.