Holden vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#281
Total SSA Count
1,205
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Holden Rank #281
Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #281 for Holden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holden or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Kaleb mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holden and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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