Kieran vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Kieran Rank #441

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Kaleb mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kieran and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.