Timothy vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Timothy Rank #208

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Caleb mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Caleb boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.