Kaleb
k(a)-leb
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 NationNovelist
- Kaleb PerdueBassist
- Kaleb TarczewskiBasketball Player
Common Nicknames for Kaleb
Thought Kaleb couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.
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
Sources
Name Doctor, Kaleb
Behind the Name, Kaleb, October 2012
Behind the Name, Caleb, May 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Kaleb
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