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Kaleb vs Louis

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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Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Louis mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Kaleb and Louis boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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