Kaleb vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Kyle Rank #440

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kaleb or Kyle more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Kyle mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Kaleb and Kyle boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.