Caleb
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced KAY-leb
Verified name
What does Caleb mean?
Devoted, faithful, brave
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 58 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 82 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Cale, Cal
Variant: Kaleb, Cale
Related: Joshua, Seth, Calen
Using Caleb across cultures
Strong biblical name widespread in English.
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