What is the origin of the name Caleb?

Caleb is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Caleb?

In 2023, 5,766 babies were named Caleb in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Caleb is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 5,766 ↘

All-Time Total: 318,677

Peak Year: 2002

Caleb is a Hebrew name meaning "dog" or "faithful." It is derived from the Hebrew word "kelev."

Boy names closely related to Caleb

Joshua Richard Noah Jason Kevin Andrew Jordan Gabriel

Girl names closely related to Caleb

Abigail Olivia Emma Joy Sophia Kaylee Layla Zara

Names with similar meaning to Caleb

Kaleb

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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