Julian vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Julian Rank #30

Caleb Rank #49

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #49 for Caleb.

Is Julian or Caleb more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Julian and Caleb mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Julian and Caleb boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.