Kaleb vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Kaleb Rank #278

Kieran Rank #441

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kaleb or Kieran more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Kieran mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Kaleb and Kieran boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.