Bale Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAYL / /beɪl/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: 'bailiff'; Hebrew: 'to be born'
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Bale refers to a term for a bailiff or steward, historically associated with managing estates. The Hebrew origin relates to the verb meaning 'to be born,' often used in biblical contexts. Both origins reflect distinct cultural significances, with English ties to governance and Hebrew ties to birth and creation.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Bail
- Bailie
International Variants
- Bale (English)
- Bail (French)
Famous people named Bale
Bale — Christian Bale, actor.
Bale — John Bale, English bishop and playwright.
Fictional characters named Bale
Bale — character in 'The Dark Knight'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bale was first seen in the United States in 2016. Bale has ranked as high as #1418 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bale has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bale
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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2016 | 5 |
2018 | 5 |