Cable - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Cable \c(a)-ble, cab-le\ is pronounced KAY-bel. It is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "rope-maker". An English surname. A cable is generally a very thick rope, a chain or the insulated wire that transmits electric messages.

Cable has 2 variant forms: Cabe and Cabell.

Baby names that sound like Cable are Gable, Cappel, Capell and Capel.

Cable is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cable. Compare Cable with related baby names.