Richard vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Caleb mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Caleb boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.