Caleb vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Caleb Rank #49

Charles Rank #51

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Caleb or Charles more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Charles mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Caleb and Charles boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.