Caleb vs Malachi

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 #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

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Caleb Rank #49

Malachi Rank #149

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #149 for Malachi.

Is Caleb or Malachi more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Malachi at #149 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Malachi mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Malachi boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Malachi is primarily a boy name.