Find out how popular the first name Kalel has been for the last 28 years (from 1996 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kalel by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Kalel is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Kalel being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 195 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kalel.

The history of the first name Kalel

The given name Kalel is believed to have originated from the Kryptonian language, a fictional tongue created for the planet Krypton in the DC Comics universe. It is the birth name of the superhero character Superman, whose real name is Kal-El.

The name Kal-El first appeared in the debut of Superman in Action Comics #1, published in April 1938. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. The name was likely inspired by Hebrew words like "El," meaning "God," and possibly combined with the word "Kal," meaning "voice" or "sound."

While Kal-El is not a real name with a historical or cultural origin, it has become iconic and closely associated with the Superman character. Some notable fictitious characters named Kal-El throughout the years include:

1. Kal-El, the original Superman from the planet Krypton, as introduced in 1938.
2. Kal-El, the infant son of Superman and Lois Lane in the 1990s comic book storyline "The Death of Superman."
3. Kal-El, the grandson of Superman in the comic book series "Superman & Batman: Generations."
4. Kal-El, the son of Superman and Lois Lane in the animated series "Superman: The Animated Series."
5. Kal-El, the son of Superman and Lois Lane in the movie "Superman Returns" (2006).

While the name Kal-El has no real-world historical significance, it has become a cultural touchstone and an integral part of the Superman mythos, representing the character's origins and identity as the last son of Krypton.

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The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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