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Caleb

"From Hebrew 'Kaleb', meaning 'whole heart' or 'devoted to God'."

Ranked #49 for boys

About the Name Caleb

Meaning

From Hebrew 'Kaleb', meaning 'whole heart' or 'devoted to God'.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#49

Girl Rank

#10398

Caleb is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "From Hebrew 'Kaleb', meaning 'whole heart' or 'devoted to God'." and Currently ranked #49 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#417
1950
#518
1960
#4013
1970
#20771
1980
#66445
1990
#110296
2000
#86833
2010
#28676
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Caleb

  • CM Caleb McLaughlin (actor)
  • CF Caleb Followill (singer)

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
C
Origin
Hebrew

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