Wellington vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wellington

Boy #3,239 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement"

Origin: Old English 'Weola-ingtun'

Cultural Roots

English British New Zealand American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,239
Total SSA Count: 37
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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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

Wellington Rank #3,239

Cale Rank #3,256

Wellington is more popular, ranked #3239 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellington or Cale more popular?

Wellington is more popular, ranked #3239 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Wellington and Cale mean?

Wellington means "from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement" (Old English 'Weola-ingtun' origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Wellington and Cale boy or girl names?

Wellington is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.

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