Amelia vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev' meaning dog, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty; the biblical Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#49
Total SSA Count
5,766
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cale, Cal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Caleb Rank #49

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #49 for Caleb.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Caleb ___

  • Caleb James
  • Caleb Thomas
  • Caleb Alexander
  • Caleb William
  • Caleb Owen
  • Caleb Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Caleb

Eli Noah Joshua Elijah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Caleb more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Caleb mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Caleb means "From Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev' meaning dog, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty; the biblical Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan" (Biblical origin).

Are Amelia and Caleb boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.

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