Benjamin vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Benjamin Rank #11

Caleb Rank #49

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Benjamin or Caleb more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Caleb mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benjamin and Caleb boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.