Kaleb vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kaleb Rank #278

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Rafael mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kaleb and Rafael boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.