Caleb vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Caleb Rank #49

Max Rank #175

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #175 for Max.

Is Caleb or Max more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Max mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Caleb and Max boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.