Kaleb
Kaleb is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “faithful, whole-hearted.” It ranked #295 in the United States in 2025. A spelling of Caleb, the biblical figure who was one of the twelve spies Moses sent into Canaan.
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how do you pronounce Kaleb?
KAY-leb
where does the name Kaleb come from?
A modern spelling of Caleb. The origin of the Hebrew name is uncertain: it is most likely related to kelev, dog, though it is also read as whole-hearted, from the words for whole and heart.
With a K it is also the name of Kaleb, a sixth-century king of Aksum.
how popular is this name?
Kaleb has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 48 years since 1977, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #108 in 2009, and ranked #295 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #295 |
| 2024 | #279 |
| 2023 | #271 |
| 2022 | #259 |
| 2021 | #243 |
| 2020 | #231 |
| 2019 | #213 |
| 2018 | #207 |
| 2017 | #184 |
| 2016 | #176 |
| 2010 | #118 |
| 2009 | #108 |
| 2000 | #141 |
| 1990 | #304 |
| 1980 | #804 |
| 1977 | #954 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Kaleb fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Kaleb
In the Old Testament Caleb is one of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan, and the name came into English use after the Reformation. The spelling Kaleb has been in the US top 1,000 every year since 1979, peaked at number 108 in 2009 and ranked 295th in 2025.
who are famous people named Kaleb?
- Kaleb of Axum (king of Aksum)
- Kaleb McGary (American football player)
- Kaleb Nation (writer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Kaleb?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Kaleb?
what names go well with Kaleb?
Sibling names that share Kaleb's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Kaleb
What does the name Kaleb mean?
Kaleb means “faithful, whole-hearted”.
What is the origin of the name Kaleb?
Kaleb comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Caleb and Kalev.
How popular is the name Kaleb?
Kaleb ranked #295 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2009, at #108, and it has spent 48 years in the top 1,000 since 1977.
Is Kaleb a boy or girl name?
Kaleb is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Kaleb?
Kaleb is pronounced KAY-leb, with 2 syllables.
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