Kaleb vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Kaleb Rank #278

Hector Rank #381

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Kaleb or Hector more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Hector mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kaleb and Hector boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.