Kaleb Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kaleb Name at a Glance

Name	Kaleb
Meaning	Variant of Caleb: Dog; brave. In the Old Testament, Caleb was a companion of Moses during his time in the wilderness.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kaleb Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kaleb means “Variant of Caleb: Dog; brave. In the Old Testament, Caleb was a companion of Moses during his time in the wilderness”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kaleb Name Origin

Our database records Kaleb under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kaleb a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kaleb is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kaleb

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