Nathaniel vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Nathaniel Rank #144

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Nathaniel or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Caleb mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathaniel and Caleb boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.