Kaleb
Kaleb: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/ · /ˈkeɪ.ləb/
Meaning and origin of Kaleb
Root meaning: “dog”
- A male given name from Hebrew, a less common modern spelling variant of Caleb.
Etymology
From Hebrew כלב (“dog”), possibly referring to a dog’s unconditional devotion to its master.
How popular is Kaleb?
Since 1880, 202 girls and 86,649 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaleb (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5291 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #108 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #295 for boys, with 1,143 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Kaleb
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Kaleb FAQ
What does the name Kaleb mean?
Kaleb traces back to a root meaning "dog". A male given name from Hebrew, a less common modern spelling variant of Caleb. From Hebrew כלב (“dog”), possibly referring to a dog’s unconditional devotion to its master.
What is the origin of the name Kaleb?
Kaleb is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Kaleb?
Since 1880, 202 girls and 86,649 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaleb (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5291 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #108 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #295 for boys, with 1,143 babies given the name.
Is Kaleb a boy or girl name?
Kaleb is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 202 girls and 86,649 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.