Kalel

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-el /ˈkæl.ɛl/High

Meaning: Voice of God; from Hebrew kal (voice, sound) + El (God); the birth name of the DC Comics character Superman on his home planet KryptonMedium

In 30 seconds: A name meaning 'voice of God' from Hebrew kal (voice) and El (God), best known as the Kryptonian birth name of Superman (Kal-El). Nicholas Cage named his son Kal-El in 2005, cementing the connection.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningVoice of God; from Hebrew kal (voice, sound) + El (God); the birth name of the DC Comics character Superman on his home planet Krypton

U.S. rank (2024)#1126 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births188 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kalel is the Kryptonian birth name of DC Comics' Superman, created in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The name appears to be a Hebrew compound of kal (voice, sound) and El (God). As a given name it became recognized when Nicolas Cage named his son Kal-El Coppola Cage in 2005.

Kalel ranked #1126 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Superman's Kryptonian name Kal-El was chosen by co-creator Jerry Siegel — who was Jewish — and is believed to be a Hebrew compound meaning 'voice of God.' So Superman literally has a Hebrew name, connecting one of America's greatest comic heroes to the Jewish experience.

Overall data confidence 76%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Kal-ElKale

Nicknames

Kal

Famous Bearers

★Kal-El (Superman) (fictional)
The Kryptonian birth name of Superman in DC Comics (created 1938). His name is a Hebrew compound believed to mean 'voice of God.'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalel mean?

Kalel means 'voice of God,' from Hebrew kal (voice) and El (God). It is best known as Superman's Kryptonian birth name Kal-El.

How do you pronounce Kalel?

It's said KAL-el — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kalel a boy or girl name?

Kalel is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Kalel?

Kalel ranked #1126 for U.S. boys in 2024.