Elijah vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Elijah Rank #8

Caleb Rank #49

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Elijah or Caleb more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Caleb mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Caleb boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.