Evan vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Evan Rank #143

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Caleb mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Caleb boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.