Caleb
Caleb: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪ.ləb/
Meaning and origin of Caleb
- A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans.
Etymology
From Late Latin Caleb, Calebus, from Koine Greek Χάλεβ (Kháleb), from Biblical Hebrew כָּלֵב (Kālēḇ), possibly related to כֶּלֶב (keleḇ, “dog”), referring to the unconditional devotion of dogs to their masters.
How popular is Caleb?
Since 1880, 653 girls and 324,350 boys in the U.S. have been named Caleb (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2718 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #31 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #58 for boys, with 5,217 babies given the name.
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Caleb FAQ
What does the name Caleb mean?
A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans. From Late Latin Caleb, Calebus, from Koine Greek Χάλεβ (Kháleb), from Biblical Hebrew כָּלֵב (Kālēḇ), possibly related to כֶּלֶב (keleḇ, “dog”), referring to the unconditional devotion of dogs to their masters.
What is the origin of the name Caleb?
Caleb is listed as a name of Hebrew first used by Puritans origin.
How popular is the name Caleb?
Since 1880, 653 girls and 324,350 boys in the U.S. have been named Caleb (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2718 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #31 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #58 for boys, with 5,217 babies given the name.
Is Caleb a boy or girl name?
Caleb is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 653 girls and 324,350 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.