James vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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James Rank #5

Caleb Rank #49

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is James or Caleb more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do James and Caleb mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Caleb boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.