Xander vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Caleb mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Caleb boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.