Kaleb vs Malik

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 #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Malik Rank #430

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Kaleb or Malik more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Malik mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Kaleb and Malik boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.