Erik vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Erik Rank #477

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Kaleb mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erik and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.