BoyHebrew origin

Calev: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Like a heart, a name of wholeheartedness and passionate courage.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#12217
Peak
#8135 in 2015

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2013: #980220132015: #813520152020: #122172020#1#12217

What Calev Means

Calev is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Like a heart, a name of wholeheartedness and passionate courage.

How Popular Calev Is

Calev currently ranks #12217 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8135 in 2015. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Calev

  • Calev is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Calev is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has strong biblical roots and enduring spiritual significance.

Names Like Calev

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Calev

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Calev.

Questions About Calev

What does Calev mean?

Calev is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Like a heart, a name of wholeheartedness and passionate courage.

How popular is Calev?

Calev currently ranks #12217 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #8135 in 2015. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Calev come from?

Calev comes from Hebrew roots. Calev is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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