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Julius vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Julius Rank #390
Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Kaleb mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Julius and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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