Charles vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Caleb mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Caleb boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.