Caleb vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Caleb Rank #49

Jonathan Rank #83

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Caleb or Jonathan more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Jonathan mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Caleb and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.