Caleb vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Caleb Rank #49

Nathan Rank #62

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Caleb or Nathan more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Nathan mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Nathan boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.