Caleb or Kaleb?
Two spellings, side by side.
Caleb and Kaleb are two spellings of the same sound. Caleb is listed with the meaning "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses" and Kaleb with "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". Caleb is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Caleb | Kaleb |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses. | 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 |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ca-leb | Ka-leb |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Caleb and Kaleb
Is Caleb or Kaleb more common?
Caleb is more often searched and saved on this site; Kaleb is also used.
Do Caleb and Kaleb mean the same?
Caleb: "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses". Kaleb: "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".
How do you say Caleb?
In parts: Ca-leb. Kaleb is said the same way.
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