Hard or hardy
Caled is a rare name of Welsh origin, derived from the word 'caled' meaning hard, tough, or hardy. It shares the same root as the ancient tribe name Caledonii, which eventually gave Scotland the name Caledonia. In a modern context, it is often used as a distinctive alternative to Caleb or Caden.
Less common today
Caled isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,145 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).