Caleb vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Caleb Rank #49

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and John mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and John boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.