Kaleb vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Kaleb Rank #278

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and August mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Kaleb and August boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.