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Caleb

male

Meaning

"Wholehearted; Faithful"

Caleb is a Hebrew biblical name often interpreted as wholehearted or faithful, prominent in Israelite narrative traditions.

Biblical

Popularity History of Caleb

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#49Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#49

Caleb was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+2

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Caleb Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Caleb.

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Cale
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Baby Name Lists That Include Caleb

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Famous Calebs

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    Caleb (Bible)
    One of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan
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    Caleb Carr
    American novelist and military historian

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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