Kaleb vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Kaleb Rank #278

Karson Rank #398

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Kaleb or Karson more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Karson mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Kaleb and Karson boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.