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Nicodemus vs Cale

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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

Nicodemus Rank #3,331
Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3331 for Nicodemus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicodemus or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Nicodemus at #3331 in the United States.

What do Nicodemus and Cale mean?

Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Nicodemus and Cale boy or girl names?

Nicodemus is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.

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