Kaleb vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Kaleb Rank #278

Colby Rank #582

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Kaleb or Colby more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Colby mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kaleb and Colby boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.