Caleb vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Caleb Rank #49

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Caleb or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Samuel mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Samuel boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.