Ryan vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Ryan Rank #87

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Caleb mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Caleb boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.