Kaleb vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Kaleb Rank #278

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Walter mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Kaleb and Walter boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.