Eric vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Kaleb Rank #278

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Eric or Kaleb more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Eric and Kaleb mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.