The baby name Kaleb is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkeɪləb/ (KAY-leb).
Kaleb is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Kaleb is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkeɪləb/ (KAY-leb).
Kaleb is Hebrew in Origin.
Kaleb is a modern English respelling of the biblical name Caleb, from Hebrew Kalev (כָּלֵב). In Hebrew, kelev means “dog,” a symbol of loyalty, so the name is commonly understood as “faithful,” “devoted,” or “wholehearted.” In the Hebrew Bible, Caleb son of Jephunneh, one of twelve scouts of Canaan, remained steadfast and was granted entry to the Promised Land. The K- spelling aligns with contemporary phonetic preferences.
Usage spread widely in the late 20th century in North America, paralleling Caleb’s rise, while Kaleb also has deep roots in the Horn of Africa through King Kaleb of Aksum (6th century), a revered Christian ruler and saint. Variants and cognates include Caleb, Calev, Kalib, Kayleb, and Portuguese Calebe; Hebrew Kalev remains the liturgical form. Short forms include Kal and Cale. The name carries connotations of courage, loyalty, and wholehearted commitment.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| ET | Girls | 0 | #15 | 2 | 372 |
| ET | Boys | 0 | #24 | 4 | 678 |
| DJ | Girls | 0 | #29 | 1 | 488 |
| New Zealand | Boys | 2006 | #60 | 72 | 100 |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #132 | 4 | 4,130 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #133 | 5 | 1,769 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #172 | 11 | 1,509 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #174 | 5 | 2,508 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #175 | 137 | 2,588 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #216 | 20 | 6,830 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #257 | 3 | 3,997 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #259 | 1,221 | 7,044 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| BR | 0 | #357 | 4 | 5,969 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #372 | 16 | 2,865 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #378 | 4 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| BO | 0 | #404 | 5 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #426 | 62 | 10,188 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #433 | 13 | 10,523 |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #449 | 33 | 9,305 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #494 | 6 | 7,625 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #551 | 7 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #556 | 6 | 10,655 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #564 | 29 | 9,244 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #571 | 5 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #622 | 4 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #656 | 10 | 13,390 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #666 | 17 | 3,552 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #676 | 76 | 12,213 |
| LB | 0 | #683 | 8 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #718 | 11 | 11,684 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #752 | 234 | 16,355 |
| TN | 0 | #793 | 37 | 13,765 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #817 | 62 | 14,506 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #857 | 64 | 15,656 |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #914 | 5 | 9,202 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #918 | 8 | 15,035 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #939 | 14 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #939 | 13 | 5,873 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #941 | 11 | 16,906 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,121 | 58 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,136 | 8 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 9 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,247 | 8 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,259 | 9 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,440 | 32 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,580 | 35 | 28,008 |
Kaleb is popular in 70 countries — most recent births per country:
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