Caleb vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Caleb Rank #49

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and David mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Caleb and David boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.