Xander vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Xander Rank #216

Kaleb Rank #278

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Xander or Kaleb more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Xander and Kaleb mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Xander and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.