Kaleb vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Kaleb Rank #278

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Ryan mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Kaleb and Ryan boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.