Cael

Cael: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Cael

  • A male given name.

Etymology

A variant of Kyle.

How popular is Cael?

79U.S. babies in 2025
#778peak rank (2002)
3,745babies since 1880

Since 1880, 13 girls and 3,732 boys in the U.S. have been named Cael (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12887 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #778 in 2002. In 2025, 79 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025272 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Cael FAQ

What does the name Cael mean?

A male given name. A variant of Kyle.

How popular is the name Cael?

Since 1880, 13 girls and 3,732 boys in the U.S. have been named Cael (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12887 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #778 in 2002. In 2025, 79 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Cael a boy or girl name?

Cael is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 13 girls and 3,732 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.