Caleb vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Caleb Rank #49

Maxwell Rank #182

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Caleb or Maxwell more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Maxwell mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Caleb and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.