Kaleb vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Kaleb Rank #278

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Nicholas mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Kaleb and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.