Cale Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cale Name at a Glance

Name	Cale
Meaning	Diminutive of Caleb: Dog; brave. In the Old Testament, Caleb was a companion of Moses during his time in the wilderness.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cale Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cale means “Diminutive of Caleb: Dog; brave. In the Old Testament, Caleb was a companion of Moses during his time in the wilderness”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cale Name Origin

Our database records Cale under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cale a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cale is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cale

When considering Cale for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.