- Meaning
- Wholehearted, devoted
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Caleb
Caleb mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about courage and love. A name can't give a child courage, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart, a happy kid.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Caleb: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Caleb
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Wholehearted, devoted".
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What does the name Caleb mean?
Caleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Wholehearted, devoted".
Is Caleb a boy or girl name?
Caleb is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Caleb?
Caleb is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.
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