Kaleb vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Kaleb Rank #278

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Riley mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Kaleb and Riley boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.