Nicholas vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Kaleb Rank #278

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Nicholas or Kaleb more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Kaleb mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.