Kaleb vs Nathaniel

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 #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Kaleb Rank #278

Nathaniel Rank #144

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Nathaniel more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Nathaniel mean?

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

Are Kaleb and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.