Kaleb vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Kaleb Rank #278

Malcolm Rank #314

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Kaleb or Malcolm more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Malcolm mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kaleb and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.