What origin is the name Kaleb?

Kaleb comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kaleb a popular name?

Kaleb is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Kaleb?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Kaleb — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Kaleb

Q: Is Kaleb a rare name?

Yes. Kaleb does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kaleb

Kaleb

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Kaleb is a hebrew boy's name meaning "From caleb-faithful, bold; variant of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness".

The meaning of Kaleb is "From caleb-faithful, bold; variant of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness" — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

From caleb-faithful, bold; variant of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kaleb

Very rare in US records

What does Kaleb mean?

Kaleb is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "From caleb-faithful, bold; variant of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness".

Is Kaleb a rare name?

Yes. Kaleb does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Kaleb

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Kaleb

Kaleb means "From caleb-faithful, bold; variant of caleb: dog; brave. in the old testament, caleb was a companion of moses during his time in the wilderness" — these names share that spirit.