Caleb vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Caleb Rank #49

Cole Rank #162

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Caleb or Cole more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Cole mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Caleb and Cole boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.