Jay vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kaleb mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.