Caleb vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Caleb Rank #49

Adam Rank #100

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Caleb or Adam more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Adam mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Caleb and Adam boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.