Kaleb vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Kaleb Rank #278

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Kaleb and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.