Kaleb vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Reed Rank #422

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Kaleb or Reed more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Reed mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Kaleb and Reed boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.