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Kaleb vs Killian

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

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Killian Rank #370

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #370 for Killian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Killian more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Killian mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kaleb and Killian boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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