Kaleb vs Zaire

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 #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river that swallows all rivers"

Origin: Bantu

African American Congolese

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Kaleb Rank #278

Zaire Rank #473

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #473 for Zaire.

Is Kaleb or Zaire more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Zaire at #473 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Zaire mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Zaire means "river that swallows all rivers" (Bantu origin).

Are Kaleb and Zaire boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Zaire is primarily a boy name.