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Oscar vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#217
Total SSA Count
1,656
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

Oscar Rank #217
Kaleb Rank #278

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oscar or Kaleb more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Kaleb mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oscar and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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