Joseph or Caleb

[SweetPea86]

Since I found out I was preg I decided if I was having a boy he would be called Joseph.

Was looking for other pos names last night since found out having a boy. And came across Caleb

My lovely nephew is Joseph. I'm not keen on Caleb, bit trendy at the moment. Think it could end up being the "Christopher" of this generation.

Joseph.
Perfect for all ages

They are both lovely names, if I didn't already have a Joseph in the family I probably would have named one of mine. I do have a Caleb so am very biased towards that name.

Who cares if it's trendy now? I'm not at all bothered that my name dates me to being born in the 70's. It's just my name.

Anyway, I've met about 2 other Calebs but know loads of Josephs. It is a bit of Joe A and Joe B at school here. Very popular.

I have a Joseph, its a fab name. Plus you can call him Jo BeWan Kinobe. Always a bonus!

Adore Joseph. Very solid name.

Joseph/Joe has always been poplar as its a lovely, strong name. It's been super popular the last 20 years, I'd say. I know lots of all ages. It never feels 'common' or over-popular though for some reason.

I fell in love with the name Caleb after watching the TV show American Gothic. That was probably the best part of 20 years ago now. However, as other posters have said, its now becoming quite popular and I suspect it will date quite badly. I think it's that guy from Kings of Leon's fault.

Caleb is a nicer name IMO, but it depends if you're bothered that it may become very indicative of its time a la 'Liam' and 'Ellie' have become in my neck of the woods. (Nothing wrong with those names either, but you can narrow down when those kids were born to a 5 year period).

Caleb very Kings of Leon, Joseph is just a bit dull he'll be one of many.

Joseph. I always think that Caleb sounds like he should be preaching fire and brimstone in a white board church in the Deep South.