Caleb vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Caleb Rank #49

Riley Rank #229

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Caleb or Riley more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Riley mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Caleb and Riley boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.