Reeve vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reeve

Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

English American Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Reeve Rank #3,416

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Reeve or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Reeve and Cale mean?

Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Reeve and Cale boy or girl names?

Reeve is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.