Popularity: 494
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dog; Faithful, devoted, wholehearted
With Hebrew origins, Kaleb is a boy’s name meaning "dog" from kelev or "faithful," "devoted," and "wholehearted" from the elements kal and lev. More commonly spelled with a C rather than a K, this alternative spelling gives the name that bit more uniqueness. Kaleb has grown in popularity throughout the United States in recent years and is a fabulous alternative for those looking for baby names beginning with the letter K. What’s more, this name comes in a range of cute nicknames such as Kal, Kale, and Kay.

Famous People Named Kaleb

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  • Kaleb Nation
    Novelist
  • Kaleb Perdue
    Bassist
  • Kaleb Tarczewski
    Basketball Player