Caleb: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAY-luhb · 2 syllables
Caleb means “faithful, wholehearted”, from Hebrew.
From Late Latin Caleb, Calebus, from Koine Greek (Khaleb), from Biblical Hebrew (Kaleb), possibly related to (keleb, “dog”), referring to the unconditional devotion of dogs to their masters.
- Meaning
- faithful, wholehearted
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- KAY-luhb
- US rank (2025)
- #58
- US babies a year
- about 5,665 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Caleb?
Caleb was the #58 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,217 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #58 |
| England & Wales | #85 |
| Scotland | #49 |
| Northern Ireland | #30 |
| Ireland | #111 |
| France | #398 |
| Canada | #38 |
| Australia | #96 |
How old are people named Caleb?
Half of US adults named Caleb are older than 26; most are between 18 and 43. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Caleb
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Caleb have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Caleb
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Jonah
- Ethan
- Jeremiah
- Josiah
- Isaiah
- Mikhail
- Zechariah
- Zacharias
- Ibrahim
- Immanuel
- Lucas
- Rohan
- Syed
- Lukas
- Jared
- Finley
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Questions about Caleb
What does the name Caleb mean?
Caleb means “faithful, wholehearted”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Caleb?
Caleb is pronounced KAY-luhb.
How popular is the name Caleb?
Caleb was the #58 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,217 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Caleb?
Half of US adults named Caleb are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 43.