Kaleb vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Kaleb Rank #278

Erik Rank #477

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Kaleb or Erik more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Erik mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kaleb and Erik boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.