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Zac vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Zac Rank #3,385
Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3385 for Zac.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zac or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Zac at #3385 in the United States.

What do Zac and Cale mean?

Zac means "remembered by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Zac and Cale boy or girl names?

Zac is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.

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