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Peter vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Peter Rank #192
Kaleb Rank #278

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Kaleb more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Peter and Kaleb mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peter and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.

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