Caleb
faithful, devoted
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Israel
- Pronunciation
- KAY-leb
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
CaleCal
About the name Caleb
Caleb is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "faithful, devoted". It is most commonly used in Jewish families and is especially popular in Israel.
Caleb was one of only two spies who returned from Canaan with a good report, and the biblical text repeatedly calls him wholehearted — which is why the name is often chosen for its character connotation rather than its literal etymology (which may relate to 'dog', read as loyalty). It has been a US top-100 boys' name since the 1990s, strongest in evangelical families.
Popularity trend: Caleb has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Caleb
- What does the name Caleb mean?
- Caleb means "faithful, devoted". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Jewish families and popular in Israel.
- Where does the name Caleb come from?
- Caleb originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Jewish naming tradition.
- Is Caleb a boy or girl name?
- Caleb is a boy name.