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Caleb

KAY-lub /ˈkeɪləb/

"Faithful as a dog" — a name of unwavering loyalty, courageous spirit, and biblical strength

Caleb comes from the Hebrew Kaleb, most likely meaning 'dog' in the sense of loyal, devoted companion — the faithful dog as a symbol of wholehearted dedication. In the Bible, Caleb was one of twelve spies sent to scout Canaan; only Caleb and Joshua gave a faithful, courageous report while the others cowered. As a reward, Caleb was one of only two adults from the Exodus generation allowed to enter the Promised Land. His name became a byword for courageous, faithful loyalty.

Quick Facts

Letters5
SyllablesCa-leb
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordKaleb
MeaningDog; whole-hearted, faithful
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2010
Trend → Stable
Name DayNovember 5
Nicknames CaleCal

About the Name Caleb

Caleb means 'dog' or 'whole-hearted/faithful' in Hebrew. The dog metaphor symbolizes loyal devotion — one who follows wholeheartedly.
Yes — Caleb was one of Moses's spies who gave a courageous report and was rewarded by being allowed to enter the Promised Land.
Cale and Cal are the most common nicknames for Caleb.
Caleb James, Caleb Alexander, Caleb Thomas, and Caleb William are all strong, clean combinations.
Caleb peaked in the US top-30 around 2010 and remains in the top-60, a solid choice for parents who want biblical strength with modern sound.

Personality of Caleb

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Caleb

creativity 78%
independence 82%
intelligence 80%
loyalty 95%
strength 90%
warmth 85%

Famous People Named Caleb

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Caleb (Numbers)
One of Israel's twelve spies who gave a courageous, faithful report about Canaan
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Caleb Followill
Lead singer of Kings of Leon, one of indie rock's most influential bands
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Caleb McLaughlin
American actor known for playing Lucas Sinclair in Stranger Things

Middle Names for Caleb

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Caleb

Caleb James Caleb Alexander Caleb Thomas Caleb William Caleb Joseph Caleb Michael Caleb David Caleb Ryan Caleb Cole Caleb Grant

Names Similar to Caleb

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History of Caleb

c. 1400 BCE
Caleb scouts Canaan with Joshua; his courageous report sets him apart from the fearful spies
c. 1360 BCE
Caleb enters the Promised Land as one of only two survivors of the Exodus generation
17th century
Caleb popular among Puritan settlers in New England for its biblical associations
1990s
Caleb rises dramatically in the US, part of the Hebrew biblical name revival
2010
Caleb peaks in the US top-30, its highest modern ranking

Numerology & Symbolism of Caleb

5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
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Lucky Color
Earthy Brown
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Lucky Stone
Brown Jasper
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Lucky Flower
Sunflower

Caleb Around the World

How Caleb is written in different languages and scripts

كاليب
Arabic
ケイレブ
Japanese
Калеб
Russian
케일럽
Korean
卡勒布
Chinese
Κάλεμπ
Greek
केलब
Hindi
כָּלֵב
Hebrew