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George vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
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

George Rank #123
Kaleb Rank #278

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Kaleb more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do George and Kaleb mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are George and Kaleb boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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