Kaleb vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Hayes mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Kaleb and Hayes boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.