Kaleb vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Kaleb Rank #278

Jay Rank #397

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Kaleb or Jay more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Jay mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kaleb and Jay boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.