Caleb vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Caleb Rank #49

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Julian mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Caleb and Julian boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.