Caleb vs Ismael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

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Caleb Rank #49

Ismael Rank #234

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #234 for Ismael.

Is Caleb or Ismael more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Ismael at #234 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Ismael mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Ismael boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Ismael is primarily a boy name.