Stephen vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek 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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Stephen Rank #378

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Kaleb mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.