Cale

Pronunciation: [ k-AYL ]

Boy Name #3,256 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3256, Cale is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Cale is a boy name, recorded for 37 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AYL.

Parents who love the name Cale often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,256
Total SSA Count: 37

Alternative Spellings

Caleb #49 Calvin #140 Callum #159 Callan #242 Callahan #364 Callen #478 Cal #671 Calum #907

Also a Girl Name

Cale is also used as a girl name, ranked #14777.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cale

Is Cale a boy or girl name?

Cale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3256. As a girl name, it is ranked #14777. Cale is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cale?

Cale is pronounced k-AYL.

How popular is the name Cale?

Cale is currently ranked #3256 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Cale a common or rare name?

Cale is an uncommon name, ranked #3256 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cale

Cale is a boy name .

Is Cale a boy or girl name? Cale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,256 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,777. Cale is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cale is currently ranked #3,256 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cale include Caleb, Calvin, Callum, Callan, Callahan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.