Kaleb vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Ellis mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Kaleb and Ellis boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.