Caleb vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Caleb Rank #49

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Matthew mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Caleb and Matthew boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.