BoyClassic

Caleb

/KAY-leb/

Devotion, whole-hearted, faithful dog

What does Caleb mean?

Caleb means devoted + faithful — Old Testament hero + steady US-UK favorite.

Origin

Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish

Variations

Caleb · Kaleb

Nicknames

Cal

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Asher
Eli
Levi

Girls

Naomi
Hannah
Eden

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.