Kaleb vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Kaleb Rank #278

King Rank #343

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #343 for King.

Is Kaleb or King more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and King mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Kaleb and King boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.