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Cabe

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cabe: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.

Cabe is a name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Mac Cába, meaning "son of Cába," where Cába itself likely comes from a word for a cape or cloak. It is also occasionally considered a short form of Cabell or a variant of the Hebrew name Caleb, meaning "dog" or "faithful." While Cabe is not widely borne by historical figures, it gained some modern recognition through American actor Cabe, known for his role in the television series *The 100*. The name shares its root with the Scottish place name Caberston, though no direct place connections are prominent. A notable variant is the Irish surname McCabe, which is far more common and carries the same Gaelic origin.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20173 babies
Latest (2017)
#7333 babies
Total births
3since 2017
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2017 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).