Kaleb vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Marcus mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Kaleb and Marcus boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.