Kaleb vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Gavin mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Kaleb and Gavin boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.