Back to Baby Names

Kaleb vs Nico

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

Similar Names

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Nico mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kaleb and Nico boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons