Caleb: name meaning and origin

Caleb

wholehearted, devoted

Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables

Caleb is a Hebrew name meaning "wholehearted, devoted". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Ca, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Sibling names for Caleb

  • Caleb & Asher Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Caleb & Daniel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Caleb & David Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Caleb & Elijah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Caleb & Eliza Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Caleb & Gabriel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Caleb & Isaiah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Caleb & Joseph Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Caleb

What does the name Caleb mean?

Caleb is a Hebrew name meaning "wholehearted, devoted".

How many syllables are in Caleb?

Caleb has 2 syllables (Ca-leb), with the stress usually on "Ca".

Is Caleb a boy's or girl's name?

Caleb is traditionally a boy's name.