Kyle vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish 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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Kyle Rank #440

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Kyle or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Kaleb mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kyle and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.