Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Kaleb

Kaleb is a simple respelling of the name Caleb. In the Bible, Caleb was an early Israelite and one of two (Joshua being the other) who set out with Moses from Egypt and lived long enough to reach the Promised Land (Numbers 26:65). “For the Lord had said of them, “They shall die in the wilderness.” Not one of them was left, except Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun.” The name Caleb comes from the Hebrew “kéleb” which means ‘dog.’ This denotation perhaps symbolizes Caleb’s devotion to God in the Bible. The name was mainly popularized by the Puritans who made it a practice to assume names of lesser known Biblical characters. The name Kaleb with a “k” is a very modern spelling variant of the traditionally spelled Caleb.

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Personality

OF THE BOY NAME KALEB

The number Four personality is marked by stability and discipline. This is the personality that follows the rules and is conservative by nature.  They have an earth-bound energy that prefers to build things methodically on top of firm foundations; they don't cut corners. Fours take their time and don't like to be hurried. But the outcome of their endeavors is likely to result in some strong and useful structure, which makes them great engineers and inventors. Fours are anything but frivolous or controversial. This is a trustworthy, straight-forward personality that embodies dedication and organization. They are the backbone and anchor in their relationships, careers and communities. They are tidy, punctual, and full of integrity. Hard-work comes naturally to a Four and they are immensely reliable. This is the personality you can always count on.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME KALEB

The name Kaleb spelled with a “K” debuts on the American popularity charts in 1977 which was most likely influenced by the growing revival of the traditional version of the name, Caleb. Both names have been climbing the charts significantly in the past 20 years, but the gap between their usage started to narrow at the turn of the 21st century. Once over 600 positions behind Caleb, Kaleb is now less than 100 in terms of ranking popularity. American parents often take popular “C” names and convert them into “K” names (or vice-versa). We’re not sure why; they’re essentially reinventing the English language and confusing kindergarten teachers across the country, but that’s their prerogative. It just represents a modern mutation to names that has been going on for centuries. It seems arbitrary to spell Caleb like Kaleb, since they’re pronounced the same way, but for some American parents it just comes down to preference. And given Kaleb’s quick rise on the U.S. popularity charts in the last 25 years, it’s clear this preference belongs to many.

Quick Facts

ON KALEB

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

138

PRONUNCIATION:

KAY-lib

SIMPLE MEANING:

Dog

Characteristics

OF KALEB

Dependable

Solid

Practical

Hard-working

Industrious

Studious

Conservative

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Kaleb

Literary Characters

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Famous People

NAMED KALEB

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Children of Famous People

NAMED KALEB

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME KALEB

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