What origin is the name Cale?

Cale comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cale a popular name?

Cale is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Cale does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Cale?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Cale — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Cale

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cale

Cale

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Cale is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Faithful; bold; surname derived from charles; diminutive of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness".

The meaning of Cale is "Faithful; bold; surname derived from charles; diminutive of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness" — a boy name of hebrew origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Faithful; bold; surname derived from charles; diminutive of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cale

Very rare in US records

What does Cale mean?

Cale is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Faithful; bold; surname derived from charles; diminutive of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness".

Is Cale a rare name?

Yes. Cale does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Cale

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Cale

Cale means "Faithful; bold; surname derived from charles; diminutive of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness" — these names share that spirit.