♂ Name Caleb – Dog & Faithful
| Origin: | Biblical, Hebrew |
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| Meaning: | dog, faithful, devoted, devotion to God, whole-hearted |
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Caleb is a Hebrew name that occurs in the Old Testament. Caleb means “dog,” “faithful,” or “whole-hearted.”
Where does the name Caleb come from?
Caleb is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan, and, along with Joshua, trusted that God would grant the Israelites the land. Due to his faith, he was rewarded by being allowed to enter the Promised Land.
What does the name Caleb mean?
Caleb means “dog” in Hebrew, but also “faithful,” “devoted,” “devotion to God,” or “whole-hearted.”
Word composition
- Hebrew “כֶּלֶב” (kélev) = dog
- Hebrew “כל” (kol) = all, every, whole
- Hebrew “לֵב” (lev) = heart
Pronunciation of Caleb
Famous people with this name
- Caleb Williams (American football player, No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft)
- Caleb Plant (American boxer)
- Caleb Followill (singer, Kings of Leon)
- Caleb McLaughlin (actor, Stranger Things)
- Caleb Landry Jones (actor)
- Caleb from the Bible (one of the twelve spies)
Variants
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Last updated: 3/28/2026
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