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Kaleb vs Mark

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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Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Mark mean?

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

Are Kaleb and Mark boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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