Derek vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Derek Rank #258

Kaleb Rank #278

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Derek or Kaleb more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Derek and Kaleb mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derek and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.