Kaleb

Rank 259th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Kaleb was 259th most popular baby name for boys and 494th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,332 babies were named Kaleb in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,525 babies in the United States were named Kaleb. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kaleb is around 18 years old.

The name "Kaleb" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Kaleb include Kale and Kal.

Kaleb Meaning & Origin

Kaleb is a variation of Caleb, a Hebrew name meaning "devotion to God," suggesting someone who is faithful and dedicated.

The name Kaleb is described as cheerful, adventurous and resilient.

Pronunciation

Kaleb is pronounced key-leb in English. The name Kaleb has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kaleb

  • The name Kaleb is sometimes used as a nickname for the Australian Cattle Dog due to its turned alternate spelling "Cattle".

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Geography

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