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Caleb vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Caleb Rank #49
Micah Rank #86

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #86 for Micah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caleb or Micah more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Micah mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Caleb and Micah boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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