Kaleb vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Kaleb Rank #278

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and River mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Kaleb and River boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.