Caleb vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Caleb Rank #49

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Joseph mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Caleb and Joseph boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.