Kaleb vs Cole

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 #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Kaleb Rank #278

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Cole mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Kaleb and Cole boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.