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Zebedee 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

Zebedee Rank #3,226
Cale Rank #3,256

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zebedee or Cale more popular?

Zebedee is more popular, ranked #3226 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Zebedee and Cale mean?

Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Zebedee and Cale boy or girl names?

Zebedee is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.

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