Kenneth vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Kenneth Rank #284

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Kaleb mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenneth and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.