Caleb vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Caleb Rank #49

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Alexander mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Caleb and Alexander boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.