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Caleb

Caleb is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “faithful.” In 2024 it was given to 5,766 boys in the United States.

Caleb at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“faithful”
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪ.ləb/

About the name Caleb

Caleb belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “faithful” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Caleb first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #31 in 2009, and in 2024 5,766 babies received the name — 319,054 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caleb in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#31 in 2009
Peak year
2002
Babies named Caleb in 2024
5,766
Total since 1880
319,054

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caleb mean?

Caleb means “faithful” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Caleb a boy or girl name?

Caleb is a boy name. In 2024, 5,766 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Caleb?

Caleb comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Caleb?

Caleb first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #31 in 2009, and 5,766 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Caleb?

Caleb is pronounced /ˈkeɪ.ləb/ (IPA).

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