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Omar vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
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

Omar Rank #260
Kaleb Rank #278

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Kaleb more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Omar and Kaleb mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Omar and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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