Cale
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cale: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2010.
A short and punchy name of Scottish origin, Cale is a variant of the Gaelic *Caol*, meaning "slender" or "narrow," and is often linked to the strait of water known as a kyle. It may also derive from the Gaelic *caladh*, meaning "harbour" or "port," or from the Irish *Cathal*, meaning "battle rule." While less common than the similar Cole or Kale, its most famous bearer is the accomplished American actor and rapper Cale Tyson, though you might also recognise the surname of legendary American musician John Cale. The name shares its root with the Kyles of Bute, a scenic stretch of water on Scotland’s west coast, and also recalls the traditional Norse name Kali. As a crisp, modern-feeling choice, Cale offers a fresh alternative to more prevalent one-syllable names.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20104 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #5484 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y