Caleb Name Meaning & Origin
/KAY-ləb/Caleb is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name Caleb is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'faithful, devotion to God.' It appears in the Bible as the name of a companion of Moses. The name is popular in English-speaking countries and has been adopted widely in Christian communities.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Western) 60% -
British (Western) 30% -
Australian (Western) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Caleb
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 5,217 boys in the US were named Caleb.
Growth of the name Caleb in the US (SSA Data):
Caleb Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.