Caleb vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Caleb Rank #49

Ian Rank #75

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Caleb or Ian more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Ian mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Caleb and Ian boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.