Modesto vs Zale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Modesto

Boy #7,497 Most Popular

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Boy #7,480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea strength, power of the sea"

Origin: Greek zalos

Greek American English

15 High Risk

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Modesto Rank #7,497

Zale Rank #7,480

Zale is more popular, ranked #7480 vs #7497 for Modesto.

Is Modesto or Zale more popular?

Zale is more popular, ranked #7480 compared to Modesto at #7497 in the United States.

What do Modesto and Zale mean?

Zale means "sea strength, power of the sea" (Greek zalos origin).

Are Modesto and Zale boy or girl names?

Modesto is primarily a boy name. Zale is primarily a boy name.