Nicholas vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Caleb mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Caleb boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.