Cable

Q: How popular is the name Cable?

Cable is ranked #11020 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AYB-uhl ]

Boy Name #11,020 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cable is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AYB-uhl.

Parents who love the name Cable often also consider Margues, Chiloh, Lynne .

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Popularity Over Time

#11,020

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,020
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Cab Cay Cabie

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Cable Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Cable Diego

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Cable Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Cable Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Cable Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Cable Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Cable Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Cable Damian

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Cable Angel

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Cable Jayden

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Anvik Boy Native Alaskan Valiant Boy Old French / Latin Alyssa Boy Germanic via Old French Lynne Boy Welsh Margues Boy Old French/Germanic Chiloh Boy Hebrew Letroy Boy French

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cable

Is Cable a boy or girl name?

Cable is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cable?

Cable is pronounced k-AYB-uhl.

How popular is the name Cable?

Cable is currently ranked #11020 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cable?

Common nicknames for Cable include Cab, Cay, and Cabie.

Is Cable a common or rare name?

Cable is an uncommon name, ranked #11020 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cable

Cable is a boy name .

Cable is currently ranked #11,020 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cable include Cab, Cay, and Cabie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.