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Caleb

Wholehearted, faithful · pronounced KAY-leb

Meaning

Caleb is a hebrew name meaning “Wholehearted, faithful”.

History

The biblical Caleb, one of only two Israelites trusted to enter the Promised Land, whose name may mean whole-hearted or dogged devotion. Puritans carried it to England and America.

Popularity

Ranked #56 in 2026 · up 64 places since 1996

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