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Tilden 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

Tilden Rank #3,105
Cale Rank #3,256

Tilden is more popular, ranked #3105 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tilden or Cale more popular?

Tilden is more popular, ranked #3105 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Tilden and Cale mean?

Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Tilden and Cale boy or girl names?

Tilden is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.

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