Nathan vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nathan Rank #62

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Caleb mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathan and Caleb boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.