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Kevin vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196
Kaleb Rank #278

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Kaleb more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Kaleb mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kevin and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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