Ian vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Ian Rank #75

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Caleb mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Caleb boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.