Cale vs Darrin

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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Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,404
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cale Rank #3,256
Darrin Rank #3,404

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3404 for Darrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cale ___

  • Cale Alexander
  • Cale Thomas
  • Cale Everett
  • Cale James
  • Cale Bennett

Darrin ___

  • Darrin James
  • Darrin Lee
  • Darrin Scott
  • Darrin Michael
  • Darrin Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cale

Wren Sloane Beau Quinn Rhett

If you choose Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Darrin more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Cale and Darrin mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin).

Are Cale and Darrin boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Darrin is primarily a boy name.

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