Calel
Calel is a boy baby name. Ranked #6,837 in the US, popular nicknames include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Calel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 191 babies have been named Calel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,837 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,837
- Total SSA Count
- 13
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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About the Name Calel
Calel is a boy name .
Calel is currently ranked #6,837 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calel include Cal, Cay, and Calie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calel include Caleb, Calen, Cale . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis