Lemuel vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Lemuel or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Calder mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lemuel and Calder boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.