Richard vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Cale Rank #3,256

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Richard or Cale more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cale mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Richard and Cale boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.