Alex vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Kaleb Rank #278

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Alex or Kaleb more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Alex and Kaleb mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.