Caleb vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Caleb Rank #49

Alan Rank #167

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Caleb or Alan more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Alan mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Caleb and Alan boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.