Jake vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jake Rank #423

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Kaleb mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jake and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.