Cale
Meaning
short form of Caleb, traditionally 'faithful, whole-hearted'
The formal names behind Cale
Cale is an established short form of this name.
Caleb · Hebrew origin · traditionally "whole-hearted," often linked to the Hebrew for "dog" as an emblem of devotion; the scout who kept faith in the wilderness and entered the promised land. A Puritan favorite returned as a modern staple, with Cal for short
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cale peaked in the 2000s.
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Popularity in Brazil
49 people · the #67,613 first name in Brazil · median age 23
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Cale
Most people given the name Cale in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Cale deep dive
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