Kaleb vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Kaleb Rank #278

Cal Rank #671

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Kaleb or Cal more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Cal mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Kaleb and Cal boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.