Rakai vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakai

Boy #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Rakai Rank #3,323

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Rakai or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Rakai and Cale mean?

Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Rakai and Cale boy or girl names?

Rakai is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.