Abel vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abel Rank #220

Kaleb Rank #278

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Abel or Kaleb more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Abel and Kaleb mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abel and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.