Caleb vs Marcus
Caleb and Marcuscompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Caleb was ranked #26 and Marcus #144 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Caleb was ranked #42 and Marcus #176 among boys in Scotland.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2014, Caleb was ranked #44 and Marcus #90 among boys in New Zealand.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Caleb was ranked #82 and Marcus #267 among boys in England and Wales.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2024, Caleb was ranked #97 and Marcus #93 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Caleb was ranked #108 and Marcus #232 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Caleb and Marcus over time
Caleb and Marcus appear together in 5 published lists, across 127 years of shared records. Caleb held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Marcus in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 4 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Marcus reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Caleb in 2. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2008, Caleb moved ahead of Marcus in England and Wales · Boys — #121 and #115 the year before became #109 and #127.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Caleb and Marcus changed places 5 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1997 and 2024, ending at #97 and #93.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 22 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Caleb and Marcus averaged 11.5 places apart, ending at #97 and #93.
- Mirrored each other
Over 34 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Caleb rose about as far as Marcus fell — from #282 and #136 in 1983 to #108 and #232 in 2025.
- Longest-running competitions
Caleb and Marcus were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #82 and #267.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys34 shared years, 1983–2025
Caleb held the stronger position in 17 of those years, Marcus in 16.
Highest recorded here: Caleb #91 in 2024, Marcus #130 in 2003.
The order changed in 2011: Caleb moved ahead. In 2010 they stood at #186 and #178; by 2011 that had become #132 and #170.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Caleb #108, Marcus #232.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Caleb held the stronger position in 18 of those years, Marcus in 12.
Highest recorded here: Caleb #72 in 2023, Marcus #83 in 2001.
The order changed in 2008: Caleb moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #121 and #115; by 2008 that had become #109 and #127.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Caleb #82, Marcus #267.
Northern Ireland · Boys28 shared years, 1997–2024
Caleb held the stronger position in 23 of those years, Marcus in 5.
Highest recorded here: Caleb #20 in 2023, Marcus #100 in 2003.
The order changed in 2004: Caleb moved ahead. In 2003 they stood at #108 and #100; by 2004 that had become #80 and #108.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Caleb #26, Marcus #144.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys22 shared years, 1997–2024
Caleb held the stronger position in 10 of those years, Marcus in 12.
Highest recorded here: Caleb #51 in 2001, Marcus #49 in 2010.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Caleb #97, Marcus #93.
New Zealand · Boys13 shared years, 1982–2014
Caleb held the stronger position in 12 of those years, Marcus in 1.
Highest recorded here: Caleb #13 in 2002, Marcus #78 in 2010.
The order changed in 1983: Caleb moved ahead. In 1982 they stood at #98 and #86; by 1983 that had become #75 and #96.
Most recent shared year, 2014: Caleb #44, Marcus #90.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Caleb
Pairs where Caleb shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Oliver vs Caleb
Oliver and Caleb both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Caleb · 42 shared years, 1983–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Alfie vs Caleb
Alfie and Caleb both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Alfie · Caleb · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Archie vs Caleb
Archie and Caleb both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Archie · Caleb · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Arthur vs Caleb
Arthur and Caleb both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Arthur · Caleb · 34 shared years, 1983–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other comparisons involving Marcus
Pairs where Marcus shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Calum vs Marcus
In 1996 they stood at #91 and #85 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #3256 and #267.
Calum · Marcus · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Craig vs Marcus
In 1996 they stood at #81 and #85 in England and Wales · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #1705 and #267.
Craig · Marcus · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Mitchell vs Marcus
In 1996 they stood at #79 and #85 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #1538 and #267.
Mitchell · Marcus · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Graham vs Marcus
In 1964 they stood at #129 and #136 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2023 they were #770 and #172.
Graham · Marcus · 54 shared years, 1964–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — closest over the longest run.
- Daniel vs Samuel
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Daniel and Samuel averaged 2.6 places apart, ending at #62 and #66.
Daniel · Samuel · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Samuel vs Joseph
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Samuel and Joseph averaged 3.5 places apart, ending at #66 and #59.
Samuel · Joseph · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Graeme vs Ross
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Graeme and Ross averaged 3.7 places apart, ending at #96 and #99.
Graeme · Ross · 21 shared years, 1952–1972 · Closest over the longest run
- Thomas vs Patrick
Across 62 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Thomas and Patrick averaged 3.9 places apart, ending at #16 and #25.
Thomas · Patrick · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Closest over the longest run
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Caleb | Marcus |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #82 (2025) | Norway · Boys #150 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 94/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Caleb and Marcus both have 2 syllables.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Caleb
Popularity journey
First recorded1982
First recorded at #98 among boys in New Zealand in 1982 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New Zealand · Boys
Highest recorded1982–2023
Highest recorded position: #12 among boys in New Zealand, in 1999 (recorded 1982–2023).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #82 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Marcus
Popularity journey
First recorded1963
First recorded at #399 among boys in Norway in 1963 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1963–2025
Highest recorded position: #24 among boys in Norway, in 2001 (recorded 1963–2025).
Norway · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #267 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys