Caleb vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Caleb Rank #49

Xander Rank #216

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Caleb or Xander more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Xander mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Caleb and Xander boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.