Caleb vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Caleb Rank #49

Rafael Rank #222

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Caleb or Rafael more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Rafael mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Rafael boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.