Caleb vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Caleb Rank #49

Josiah Rank #53

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #53 for Josiah.

Is Caleb or Josiah more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Josiah mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Josiah boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.