Kaleb vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Kaleb Rank #278

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Eric mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kaleb and Eric boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.