Caleb: name meaning and origin
Caleb is a Hebrew name meaning "wholehearted, devoted". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Ca, and is traditionally a boy's name.
Middle names that flow with Caleb
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- Caleb Cole dark; coal
- Caleb Dean valley
- Caleb Dev divine
- Caleb Finn fair, white
- Caleb George farmer, earth-worker
- Caleb Grant tall, great
- Caleb Jack God is gracious (from John)
- Caleb James supplanter (from Jacob)
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.
Nicknames for Caleb
No traditional nickname; Caleb is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Ca, Leb.
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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".
What are nicknames for Caleb?
Caleb has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Ca, Leb.
Is Caleb a boy's or girl's name?
Caleb is traditionally a boy's name.