Richard vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Kaleb Rank #278

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Richard or Kaleb more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Richard and Kaleb mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.