Kaleb vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Emerson mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Kaleb and Emerson boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.