Caleb vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Caleb Rank #49

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Daniel mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Daniel boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.