Caleb vs Joshua

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 #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Caleb Rank #49

Joshua Rank #57

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #57 for Joshua.

Is Caleb or Joshua more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Joshua mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Joshua boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.