US Popularity:536
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Dog; Faithful, devoted, wholehearted
With Hebrew origins, Kaleb is a boy’s name meaning "dog" from kelev or "faithful," "devoted," and "wholehearted" from the elements kal and lev. More commonly spelled with a C rather than a K, this alternative spelling gives the name that bit more uniqueness. Kaleb has grown in popularity throughout the United States in recent years and is a fabulous alternative for those looking for baby names beginning with the letter K. What’s more, this name comes in a range of cute nicknames such as Kal, Kale, and Kay.

Famous People Named Kaleb

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Kaleb Nation
    Novelist
  • Kaleb Perdue
    Bassist
  • Kaleb Tarczewski
    Basketball Player

Common Nicknames for Kaleb

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How Popular Is The Name Kaleb?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kaleb is currently #1275 on The Bump
Boy:Kaleb is currently #705 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kaleb is currently #536 in U.S. births
Boy:Kaleb is currently #274 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#274
in 2023
- 15
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Kaleb

  • Behind the Name, Kaleb, October 2012

  • Behind the Name, Caleb, May 2020

  • WordSense Dictionary, Kaleb

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