Caleb: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Wholehearted and faithful, a name for someone who gives everything he has.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #28
- Peak
- #32 in 2009
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Caleb Means
Caleb is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Wholehearted and faithful, a name for someone who gives everything he has.
How Popular Caleb Is
Caleb currently ranks #28 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 2009. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Caleb
- In the Bible, Caleb was one of only two spies who urged the Israelites to enter the Promised Land.
- The name means devotion or loyalty to God.
- Caleb has a warm, approachable sound that keeps it in steady rotation.
Names Like Caleb
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Caleb
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Caleb.
Questions About Caleb
What does Caleb mean?
Caleb is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Wholehearted and faithful, a name for someone who gives everything he has.
How popular is Caleb?
Caleb currently ranks #28 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 2009. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Caleb come from?
Caleb comes from Hebrew roots. In the Bible, Caleb was one of only two spies who urged the Israelites to enter the Promised Land.
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