Caleb vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Caleb Rank #49

River Rank #112

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #112 for River.

Is Caleb or River more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Caleb and River mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Caleb and River boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.