Kaleb vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Kaleb Rank #278

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Evan mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Kaleb and Evan boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.