Caleb vs Nathaniel

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 #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Caleb Rank #49

Nathaniel Rank #144

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Caleb or Nathaniel more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Nathaniel mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.