Alan vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Alan Rank #167

Kaleb Rank #278

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Alan or Kaleb more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Alan and Kaleb mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alan and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.