Kaleb vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#104
Total SSA Count
3,326
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Jordan mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kaleb and Jordan boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.

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