Brody vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bro, Bry, Brie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #224 for Brody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brody ___

  • Brody James
  • Brody Michael
  • Brody Lee
  • Brody Alan
  • Brody Scott
  • Brody Wayne

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 Brody

Cody Riley Tyler Mason Kylie

If you choose Caleb

Eli Noah Joshua Elijah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Caleb mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic 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 Brody and Caleb boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.

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