Kaleb vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Kaleb Rank #278

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Kaleb or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Xander mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kaleb and Xander boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.