Caleb

Meaning faithful, devoted to God
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Caleb
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ca-leb

About Caleb

Caleb has enjoyed enduring popularity for good reason—it simply works. This name manages to feel both familiar and fresh, traditional yet modern, serious yet friendly. The combination of the hard 'C' opening and the softer middle syllables creates a pleasing balance that mirrors the personality traits many associate with the name: strength tempered with kindness, confidence paired with approachability. Caleb translates well across different ages, from adorable toddler to respected professional, never feeling out of place. The name's straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate confusion while still maintaining character and distinctiveness. Many parents appreciate Caleb's versatility—it pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname, adapts to various nicknames, and crosses cultural boundaries with ease. There's a warmth to Caleb that makes it perpetually appealing, suggesting someone genuine and trustworthy.

Variations of Name Caleb

Kaleb
Cal
Cale
Kalvin

Nicknames for Caleb

Cal
Cale
Leb
Caby
Caleb

Famous People Named Caleb

Caleb McLaughlinAmerican actor
Caleb Landry JonesAmerican actor
Caleb FollowillAmerican musician - lead vocalist of Kings of Leon
Caleb DeschanelAmerican cinematographer
Caleb CarrAmerican author
Caleb JohnsonAmerican singer
Caleb MooreAmerican freestyle snowmobile rider
Caleb PorterAmerican soccer coach
Caleb ReynoldsAmerican reality TV personality
Caleb PaineAmerican sailor
Caleb HanieAmerican football player
Caleb SturgisAmerican football player
Caleb SwaniganAmerican basketball player
Caleb EkubanGhanaian footballer
Caleb EwanAustralian cyclist
Caleb FolanIrish footballer
Caleb GreenAmerican poet
Caleb PuseyAmerican colonist
Caleb SmithAmerican politician
Caleb WilliamsAmerican novelist

Characters Named Caleb

Caleb Prior"Divergent" series by Veronica Roth
Caleb Brewster"Turn - Washington's Spies" TV series
Caleb Danvers"The Covenant" movie
Caleb Temple"Bates Motel" TV series
Caleb Holloway"Pretty Little Liars" TV series
Caleb Widogast"Critical Role" web series
Caleb Rivers"Pretty Little Liars" TV series
Caleb Trask"East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Caleb Carr"The Alienist" by Caleb Carr
Caleb Knightley"Atonement" movie
Caleb Briggs"American Horror Story - Roanoke" TV series
Caleb Landry"The Social Network" movie
Caleb Smith"Rectify" TV series
Caleb Campbell"Friday Night Lights" TV series
Caleb Green"Big Little Lies" TV series
Caleb Quinn"Gone Girl" novel by Gillian Flynn
Caleb Mitchell"Gossip Girl" TV series
Caleb Nichols"Homeland" TV series

Other Popular Names Beginning with C

Cyrus
Colter
Carmine
Cedar
Camilo
Colson
Corey
Callum
Conor
Connor