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Kaleb vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Adam mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Kaleb and Adam boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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