Caleb vs Maddox

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caleb Rank #49
Maddox Rank #215

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #215 for Maddox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caleb ___

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

Maddox ___

  • Maddox James
  • Maddox Lee
  • Maddox Cole
  • Maddox Alexander
  • Maddox Thomas
  • Maddox William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caleb

Eli Noah Joshua Elijah Hannah

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caleb or Maddox more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Maddox mean?

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). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Caleb and Maddox boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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