Yes, he’s a cockerel. He’s got double barring, making him lighter in color than a pullet would be, and he also has male-specific feathering and a big red comb. He’s gorgeous!
This one is hard for me. The coloring says male, it could be a late blooming cockerel. But I'm not positive. Could you try to get more clear pictures of the saddle area?
Thank you for all your help. You are right he is a cockerel. He loves to crow and doesn't crow too much. Yes, he's gorgeous. Thank you for the compliments.