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Kaleb vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Wells Rank #377

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Wells more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Wells mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Kaleb and Wells boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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