Caleb vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Caleb Rank #49

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Michael mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Michael boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.