Kaleb vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Kaleb Rank #278

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Derek mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Kaleb and Derek boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.