Kaleb vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Kaleb Rank #278

Gideon Rank #332

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Kaleb or Gideon more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Gideon mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kaleb and Gideon boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.