Caleb vs Kalev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6,181 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Caleb Rank #49

Kalev Rank #6,181

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #6181 for Kalev.

Is Caleb or Kalev more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Kalev at #6181 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Kalev mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Kalev means "faithful as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleb and Kalev boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Kalev is primarily a boy name.