Caleb vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Caleb Rank #49

Timothy Rank #208

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Caleb or Timothy more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Timothy mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Caleb and Timothy boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.