Kaleb vs Ber

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

Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Ber Rank #35,726

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Ber more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Ber mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Kaleb and Ber boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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