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Ari vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
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

Ari Rank #400
Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #400 for Ari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Kaleb mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ari and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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