Kale

Meaning of Kale

Kale is a variant of the name Caleb. It usually means "faithful," "devotion," or "whole hearted".

Kale has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kale

After ranking as high as #504 in 2008, Kale has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kale

• Kale Browne
  American actor
• Kale Clauson
  American race car driver
• Kale Steed
  American mixed martial artist
• Kale Pearson
  American football player
• Kale Kerner
  American musician

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Questions about the name Kale

What does the name Kale mean?

Kale means kale is a variant of the name caleb. it usually means "faithful," "devotion," or "whole hearted", and it comes from German origins.

Is Kale a boy's or a girl's name?

Kale is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kale?

Kale did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kale most popular?

Kale peaked at #504 in 2008.