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caleb
origin: Hebrew
meaning: Whole Hearted
Like Noah and Ethan, Caleb’s a classic biblical name that’s quickly moving up the charts with its fresh, slightly edgy sound. The rough news: It means “dog” in Hebrew. The good news: Dogs are really loyal! The original Caleb was one of Moses’ 12 spies in Israel, so the name’s also interpreted to mean “bold and intrepid.” (It’s fine if you just want to skip over meaning number one.) The name jumped onto the charts in the ’70s with an average ranking of 398, and since then has just about doubled in popularity every decade, up to its current peak in the top 35. Warning: It may be hard to resist playing with the spelling of this name. Kaylyb…Caylub…Kalob…but don’t do it. Please, just don’t.
current U.S. popularity rank: 2010: 34
Famous caleb
- Caleb Followill - musician
- Caleb Carr - author
- Caleb Bice - son of Bo Bice
Infamous caleb
- Caleb Lacey - murderer and arsonist
- Caleb Bradley - character in The Fountainhead
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Love it Caleb Anthony on the way!
by brianaleporeWhat will be a good middle name for Caleb
by HLKingThe name only means dog in Hebrew when it's spelt and pronounced without the vowels. Same in Arabic. My Israeli uncle confirmed it for me, as have my Arab work colleagues here in the Middle East.
by CalebsMamaWe have an IAN CALEB on the way....I love it :o)
by claudiaphoenixWe have a Caleb Ray on the way!
by Calebsmom12Very biblical and I love the meaning of this name
by beatricehairstonCaleb Scott! That's the name my husband and I decided to name our son. My husband and son will also share the same middle name.
by jamenchaca08I love this name. This is the name of my son, Caleb!
by Caleb&TJ2011Caleb Isaiah
by orriMOHIf we have a boy, his name will be Caleb Grady! LOVE, LOVE!!
by cboxbabieshow about caleb darien
by NanCorhow about Jackson Caleb?
by JCSullWe've decided to name our second son Caleb. But as "TheLadyGrace" we decided to spell it Kaleb. I've only heard that name one time before in my life in a movie, but never knew anyone by that name or anyone who knew someone by that name. However, Caleb or Kaleb, seems to be a name growing in popularity in 2011 as I now know a couple of people who plan to name their son Caleb. Either way, I thought it was a great name and that it would fit my son well and by the definition of the name, I believe I'm right. ;-)
by kay03I really want to name our first born boy Caleb. Now all I have to do is get my DH on board :)
by jackersCUWe named our son Caleb. We dont know anyone with the name. but my bf's brother does and he said that every guy he's met with the name is really good looking!!
by mine4ursi like this name but unfortunately we already know a caleb. all the good names are already taken!
by beautiflawCaleb is a wonderfi name.... I named my son this but spelled it Kaleb. This to me is the only acceptabule alteration of the name. We are German and this is to honor our heritage. (It is also more masculine) Be warned that some people will think you named your child Kayla or Kalob )KA LOBB). When you say the name aloud. Within the first few minutes of his life a nurse called him Kalloobb and it was very upsetting. The name means brave and bold so it is a great choice.
by TheLadyGrace<3 it
by ers729This is Dh's favorite name
by rickandcaitlinThis is the name we picked for our little man, but we are spelling it Kaleb. =)
by Soon to be Mrs. BolandThis will be one of my twin boy's names! I am spelling it Calob though!
by CatLover1175love it
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