Kaleb vs Silas

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 #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

English American Biblical

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Kaleb Rank #278

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Silas mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Kaleb and Silas boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.