Kaleb vs Calcifer

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 #4,836 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fire bearer, heat carrier"

Origin: Latin (calor/calx + fer)

English Fantasy

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Kaleb Rank #278

Calcifer Rank #4,836

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #4836 for Calcifer.

Is Kaleb or Calcifer more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Calcifer at #4836 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Calcifer mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Calcifer means "fire bearer, heat carrier" (Latin (calor/calx + fer) origin).

Are Kaleb and Calcifer boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Calcifer is primarily a boy name.