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Adam vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Kaleb Rank #278

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Kaleb more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Adam and Kaleb mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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