Cael

Cael is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 59 boys in the United States.

Cael at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cael

Cael belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cael first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #778 in 2002, and in 2024 59 babies received the name — 3,652 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cael in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#778 in 2002
Peak year
2011
Babies named Cael in 2024
59
Total since 1880
3,652

Cael in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1506 in 2007
Babies named Cael in 2025
4
Total since 1996
155

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cael mean?

The meaning of Cael is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cael a boy or girl name?

Cael is a boy name. In 2024, 59 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cael?

Cael comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cael?

Cael first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #778 in 2002, and 59 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].