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Paul vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
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

Paul Rank #264
Kaleb Rank #278

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Kaleb more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Paul and Kaleb mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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