Marcus vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Marcus Rank #256

Kaleb Rank #278

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Marcus or Kaleb more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Kaleb mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcus and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.