Ryan vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Ryan Rank #87

Kaleb Rank #278

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Ryan or Kaleb more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Kaleb mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.