Caleb vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Caleb Rank #49

Alex Rank #205

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Caleb or Alex more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Alex mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Caleb and Alex boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.