John vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Caleb Rank #49

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is John or Caleb more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do John and Caleb mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Caleb boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.