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Mark vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
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

Mark Rank #246
Kaleb Rank #278

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Kaleb more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Mark and Kaleb mean?

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

Are Mark and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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