Kaleb vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Kaleb Rank #278

Russell Rank #368

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Kaleb or Russell more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Russell mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Kaleb and Russell boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.